Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers
NHL game between the Ottawa Senators and the New York Rangers on Jan 14, 2026. Final score: Ottawa Senators 8, New York Rangers 4.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| Ottawa Senators score | 8 |
| New York Rangers score | 4 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 3 | 6 | 13:17 | 0.40 | 2.82 |
| 2nd | Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13:30 | 0.46 | 2.13 |
| 3rd | Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.00 | 1.92 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Ottawa Senators–New York Rangers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 02:18 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Dylan Cozens, Brady Tkachuk | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 04:53 | OTT | Nick Jensen | Ridly Greig, Dylan Cozens | 5v5 | 2–0 |
| 1st 15:01 | OTT | Brady Tkachuk | Ridly Greig, Nick Jensen | 5v5 | 3–0 |
| 1st 19:54 | OTT | Dylan Cozens | Ridly Greig, Brady Tkachuk | 5v5 | 4–0 |
| 2nd 05:57 | OTT | Jake Sanderson | Artem Zub, Nick Cousins | 5v5 | 5–0 |
| 2nd 12:23 | OTT | Thomas Chabot | Nick Cousins, David Perron | 5v5 | 6–0 |
| 2nd 18:55 | NYR | Gabe Perreault | J.T. Miller, Mika Zibanejad | 5v5 | 6–1 |
| 3rd 05:26 | NYR | Gabe Perreault | Mika Zibanejad, J.T. Miller | 5v5 | 6–2 |
| 3rd 08:20 | OTT | David Perron | — | 5v5 | 7–2 |
| 3rd 10:44 | NYR | Noah Laba | Alexis Lafrenière, Scott Morrow | 5v4 | 7–3 |
| 3rd 15:58 | NYR | Alexis Lafrenière | Artemi Panarin, Carson Soucy | 5v5 | 7–4 |
| 3rd 19:11 | OTT | Tim Stützle | Brady Tkachuk, Jake Sanderson | 6v5 | 8–4 |
Team Comparison
| Ottawa Senators | New York Rangers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 8 | 4 |
| Shots on goal | 30 | 22 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.62 | 1.91 |
| High-danger shots | 9 | 4 |
| Corsi % | 57.3% | 42.7% |
| Power play | 1/3 | 1/1 |
| Faceoff % | 34.0% | 66.0% |
| Hits | 13 | 38 |
| Blocks | 16 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 11 | 24 |
| Takeaways | 3 | 6 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13:17 | 0.40 | 2.82 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13:30 | 0.46 | 2.13 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16:35 | 0.00 | 1.92 |
| Jake Sanderson | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 21:09 | 0.14 | 1.59 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 20:37 | 0.04 | 1.44 |
| David Perron | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 13:28 | 0.13 | 1.24 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 12:13 | 0.03 | 1.18 |
| Drake Batherson | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:31 | 0.51 | 0.85 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 23:12 | 0.06 | 0.80 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 17:43 | 0.69 | 0.75 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 17:10 | 0.07 | 0.69 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.08 | 0.30 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:01 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:37 | 0.01 | 0.05 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:44 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:21 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17:32 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16:02 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
New York Rangers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Perreault | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16:32 | 0.58 | 1.55 |
| Alexis Lafrenière | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 15:11 | 0.08 | 1.54 |
| Mika Zibanejad | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 20:14 | 0.12 | 1.33 |
| J.T. Miller | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 18:58 | 0.14 | 1.28 |
| Carson Soucy | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:56 | 0.01 | 1.04 |
| Noah Laba | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13:23 | 0.18 | 0.75 |
| Scott Morrow | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 16:39 | 0.01 | 0.64 |
| Artemi Panarin | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:55 | 0.13 | 0.59 |
| Will Borgen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:25 | 0.00 | 0.40 |
| Will Cuylle | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:07 | 0.16 | 0.35 |
| Brennan Othmann | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:59 | 0.11 | 0.25 |
| Jonny Brodzinski | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:54 | 0.04 | 0.15 |
| Sam Carrick | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:31 | 0.06 | 0.10 |
| Braden Schneider | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:18 | 0.03 | 0.05 |
| Matthew Robertson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Taylor Raddysh | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:12 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:52 | 0.07 | -0.05 |
| Vincent Trocheck | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:53 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leevi Meriläinen | Ottawa Senators | 18 | 22 | 81.8% | -2.25 | W |
| Jonathan Quick | New York Rangers | 11 | 17 | 64.7% | -4.09 | L |
| Spencer Martin | New York Rangers | 11 | 12 | 91.7% | 0.12 |
Analysis
The Ottawa Senators defeated the New York Rangers 8–4 on Jan 14, 2026, a decisive 4-goal win.
New York Rangers generated 1.91 expected goals to Ottawa Senators's 3.62 — the run of play matched the result, with Ottawa Senators earning the better chances as well as the goals.
Brady Tkachuk led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.82 on 1 goal, 3 assists, 6 shots on goal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers game?
The Ottawa Senators beat the New York Rangers 8–4 on Jan 14, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Ottawa Senators 8, New York Rangers 4.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Brady Tkachuk led all skaters at 2.82, on 1G, 3A and 6 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
New York Rangers generated 1.91 expected goals and Ottawa Senators generated 3.62, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Ottawa Senators put 30 shots on goal and New York Rangers put 22. High-danger chances went 9 to 4.
How did the goaltenders play?
Leevi Meriläinen stopped 18 of 22 (-2.25 goals saved above expected); Jonathan Quick stopped 11 of 17 (-4.09 goals saved above expected).