Monday's 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators was the Ottawa Senators' second consecutive loss in a three-day span. It was then time to head back on the road for a game against the Buffalo Sabres, and debut the new "Ignite the Red" alternate jersey despite being on the road.
The Senators were excited to see Drake Batherson return to the lineup, but had brutal news dealt yesterday with Brady Tkachuk out for a significant amount of time. The Senators were eager to turn their luck around against the Sabres after being swept in the four-game season series last season, but it wouldn't happen in a wacky game.