“I think we played smart in the first period,” said Mrazek, making his fifth start of the season. “We gave them some power plays, but I think we skated well. We gave them some chances, but I think we got the game.”
The Senators hit the post three times in the second period, including twice in 24 seconds during a prolonged possession in Anaheim territory, leading to a tripping penalty on Karlsson, who hit the post on a breakaway coming out of the penalty box.
“There were some stretches where we played really well, we had a lot of good possessions, we were getting over the line,” Cozens said. “They pushed back, they got the lead, but we kept battling and found a way to get a tough fight.”
notes: Batherson recorded his 19th game-winning goal since making his NHL debut in 2018–19, the second-most among all Senators skaters behind Brady Tkachuk (25). …Ottawa defenseman Nicholas Matinpalo left in the second period after colliding with the boards. Green had no update. … The Ducks were trying to win seven in a row at home for the first time since March 14-April 6, 2018. … Kreider played in his 900th NHL game. … Gauthier extended his home point streak to seven games (four goals, nine assists).
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