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Batherson scored a goal on six shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche.
Batherson rescued Ottawa with 3:56 remaining in regulation, collecting a loose puck near the crease and scoring his 10th goal of the season. The winger also led the Senators with six shots and was a constant threat to the opposing defense. His consistent scoring opportunities and established role among Ottawa's primary offensive contributors make him a dependable option across most formats, and his near-point-per-game average -- 19 points in 20 appearances -- despite his recent drought shows how good he's been offensively this season.
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Senators' Drake Batherson: Point streak reaches seven games
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Batherson scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.
Batherson broke a 1-1 tie early in the second period with his ninth goal of the season while extending his point streak to seven games. The winger has accumulated six goals and six assists during that stretch, establishing himself as one of Ottawa's most productive offensive contributors alongside star center Tim Stutzle. His combination of consistent scoring, shot generation and prominent offensive responsibilities makes him a valuable fantasy option across standard formats. However, he might be due for some regression, as he's also sporting an unsustainable 31.6 shot percentage during the ongoing seven-game point streak.
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Senators' Drake Batherson: Picks up three points in overtime loss
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Batherson scored a goal on three shots and added a pair of assists in Thursday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Kings.
One of the helpers came on the power play. Batherson has five goals and six helpers during his six-game point streak. He's been a steady contributor on offense this season with eight goals, eight assists, 32 shots on net, 28 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-3 rating through 14 appearances. Batherson's shooting 25.0 percent this year, even higher than his career-best 19.8 percent in 2025-26. While he's often shown the ability to be efficient, he'll likely fade from his current scoring pace as 2026-27 progresses.
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Senators' Drake Batherson: Scores hat trick Saturday
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Batherson scored three goals on three shots and added an assist in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Rangers. His third goal was an empty-netter, and he also added four hits and two blocked shots.
Batherson recorded the third hat trick of his NHL career, opening the scoring before adding another tally early in the second period. His four-point performance highlighted his ability to contribute as both a scorer and playmaker, and his involvement in Ottawa's top-six attack continues to provide significant fantasy upside. The veteran winger remains a valuable option across most formats, especially when he's generating consistent scoring opportunities, and his added value through physicality stats is a boost in leagues that reward those contributions. This four-point performance extended Batherson's point streak to four games, during which he's recorded seven points, and he's now at 12 points (seven goals, five assists) in his first 12 appearances this season.
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Senators' Drake Batherson: Scores lone goal in loss
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Batherson scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Flyers.
Batherson opened the scoring in the second period, but the Flyers answered with three tallies. The 28-year-old winger has been steady but not outstanding early in the campaign while maintaining a top-six role. Batherson has four goals, two assists, 21 shots on net, 18 hits, six PIM and a plus-2 rating across nine outings so far. He's a quality power forward who should offer strong returns for his fantasy managers.
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Senators' Drake Batherson: Scores late equalizer against Nashville
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Batherson scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and a takeaway in Saturday's 3-2 shootout win over the Predators.
Batherson scored the game-tying goal with 1:23 remaining in regulation, helping Ottawa erase a 2-0 deficit and force overtime. His late contribution proved crucial in a contest where the Senators managed just 18 shots on goal, and Ottawa ultimately completed the comeback in the shootout. Batherson went pointless in the season opener but has cracked the scoresheet in three of his last four games, tallying three goals and one assist over that span. He should remain productive as long as he remains in a top-six role, particularly if he skates alongside Tim Stutzle.
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Senators' Drake Batherson: Two-point effort in loss to Wings
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Batherson scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Detroit.
After having a hand in a Tim Stutzle tally early in the first period, Batherson banged home his own goal early in the second on a slick cross-ice shot-pass from William Eklund. Batherson has picked up two goals and three points through three games, and after dishing out five hits Tuesday he's up to 10 on the young season.
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Senators' Drake Batherson: Nets goal in Monday's win
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Batherson scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Monday's 4-1 win over the Bruins.
Batherson's tally early in the second period stretched the Senators' lead to 3-1. The 28-year-old winger has a goal, four shots and five hits over two contests this season. He's in his usual top-six role with a spot on the top power-play unit, so expect Batherson's production to remain steady this year. He had career highs in goals (33) and points (71) over 79 regular-season outings in 2025-26 while also topping the 100-hit mark for the fourth time in eight years.
Batherson agreed to terms on an eight-year, $86 million contract extension with Ottawa on Tuesday.
Batherson grabbed the eight-year extension right before the new CBA kicked in Wednesday, which would have limited the length of his deal to just seven seasons. With the new deal in hand, the 28-year-old winger will be under contract through the 2034-35 campaign, at which point his $10.75 million cap hit might be considered fairly cheap. Batherson is coming off his first 30-plus goal campaign last year, having notched 33 tallies, including 13 with the man advantage, in 79 regular-season tilts. He should be able to push for that threshold again in 2026-27, especially with the two extra games.
Batherson is seeking an eight-year contract extension before the mid-September deadline to sign a deal of that length, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen reports Monday.
Batherson has been a strong contributor for the Senators in recent years, most recently recording a career-high 33 goals and 71 points, along with 122 hits, 33 PIM and 22 blocked shots, while averaging 17:21 of ice time across 79 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign. He's entering the final season of his six-year contract and hopes to reach a long-term agreement with Ottawa before the new collective bargaining agreement takes effect, which limits the maximum length of a contract extension to seven years, down from the previous mark of eight. Regardless of Batherson's contract status heading into the regular season, he should take on a prominent role for Ottawa once again during the 2026-27 campaign.
Senators' Drake Batherson: Moves up playoff goal streak list
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Batherson had a goal, an assist and added one minor penalty in a 4-2 loss to Carolina in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round.
Batherson led the Senators with three goals on nine shots and four points in four playoff games. He was just one of two Ottawa players to score a goal in the series. Dylan Cozens potted the Senators' other two tallies. Batherson scored in three straight games, tying him for third on the franchise's longest playoff goal streaks, behind Martin Havlat (six) and Daniel Alfredsson (five).
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Senators' Drake Batherson: Lone goal in loss
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Batherson scored a goal in a 2-1 loss to Carolina in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Thursday.
Nick Cousins found him down low, and Batherson went forehand-backhand over the pads of Frederik Andersen to tie the game 1-1 late in the second period. Batherson has a goal in each of his last two games, and with five more hits Thursday, he has laid out 14 in three contests this postseason. He and the Senators have a big hole to dig out of heading into Game 4, as they are down 3-0 ahead of Saturday's matchup.
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Senators' Drake Batherson: Buries goal Monday
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Batherson scored a goal on three shots and added five hits in Monday's 3-2 double-overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2.
Batherson has six shots and nine hits over two playoff contests. The 27-year-old winger is a lock for top-six minutes and power-play time. Batherson is in his second playoff run after racking up two points over six outings during the 2025 postseason. He had a career-high 71 points (30 on the power play) over 79 regular-season games this year.
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Senators' Drake Batherson: Tallies opening goal
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Batherson scored a power-play goal on two shots in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Maple Leafs.
Batherson ended the regular season hot with six goals and four assists over his last 11 contests. The winger added 17 shots on net and 18 hits in that span. He concludes the regular season with career highs in goals (33) and points (71) while adding 167 shots on net, 122 hits, 33 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 79 appearances. Batherson will likely hold a top-six role during the postseason.
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