The Ottawa Senators lost their third consecutive game in a wacky match against the Buffalo Sabres, falling 8-4 at KeyBank Center.
After Monday's 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, the Senators were eager to turn their luck around, but it didn't happen. The team debuted their new "Ignite the Red" alternate jersey on the road and saw the return of Drake Batherson to the lineup.
However, the Senators received brutal news with Brady Tkachuk out for a significant amount of time. The team was swept in the four-game season series last season and was looking to change their fortunes against the Sabres.
With the loss, the Senators fell to 1-3-0 on the season.
The Senators were excited to see Drake Batherson return to the lineup
Author's summary: Senators lose third game in a row after a tough match against the Sabres.