The Ottawa Senators lost their third consecutive game in a wild match against the Buffalo Sabres, falling 8-4 at KeyBank Center.
Following Monday's 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, the Senators' second consecutive loss in a three-day span, they debuted their new "Ignite the Red" alternate jersey on the road. Despite the return of Drake Batherson to the lineup, the team faced a significant setback with Brady Tkachuk out for an extended period.
The Senators had hoped to turn their luck around against the Sabres after being swept in the four-game season series last season, but it wasn't meant to be. With this loss, the Senators dropped to 1-3-0 on the season.
Author's summary: Senators lose third game in a row.