OTTAWA, ON – Drake Batherson’s NHL debut couldn’t have gone any better.
The Ottawa Senators rookie scored the game-winner in a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night.
Not to be overshadowed was Craig Anderson’s 34-save performance, which included stopping two third-period penalty shots, a first in Senators’ history.
Cody Ceci also scored for the Senators (8-8-3), who held their opponent to three goals or less for the first time in seven games.
Michael Rasmussen scored the lone goal for the Red Wings (8-9-2), who saw their four-game winning streak snapped. Jimmy Howard made 34 saves.
Detroit head coach Jeff Blashill said the difference-maker was the Red Wings’ inability to capitalize with the man advantage. Detroit was scoreless in two chances.
Blashill also acknowledged Anderson’s clutch performance.
Trailing 2-1, Detroit had its first penalty shot midway through the third when Andreas Athanasiou was pulled down by Ceci.
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Trailing 1-0, the Red Wings tied the game early in the second as Mike Green fired a shot from the blue-line that Rasmussen tipped in front.
Ottawa regained the lead with a power-play goal as Batherson jumped on a loose puck off the faceoff and beat Howard.
The Senators opened the scoring early in the second as Dylan DeMelo fired home a rebound, but the goal was called back due to goaltender interference.
However, Ottawa made up for it in nearly identical fashion as Ceci jumped on a Matt Duchene rebound with 39 seconds remaining in the period.
Rookie Brady Tkachuk also had his first NHL fight after taking offence to Justin Abdelkader giving Mark Stone an elbow to the face.
The Senators are back in action Saturday as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins.
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 15: Detroit Red Wings Goalie Jimmy Howard (35) prepares to make a save during warm-up before National Hockey League action between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators on November 15, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 15: Detroit Red Wings Defenceman Mike Green (25) loses and control and crashes through the crease of Detroit Red Wings Goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during first period National Hockey League action between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators on November 15, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 15: Ottawa Senators Right Wing Drake Batherson (79) waits for a face-off during first period National Hockey League action between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators on November 15, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 15: Ottawa Senators Center Matt Duchene (95) prepares for a face-off during first period National Hockey League action between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators on November 15, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 15: Ottawa Senators Right Wing Mark Stone (61) celebrates a goal with Ottawa Senators Defenceman Cody Ceci (5) during first period National Hockey League action between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators on November 15, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 15: Ottawa Senators Goalie Craig Anderson (41) keeps his eyes on a loose puck during second period National Hockey League action between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators on November 15, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 15: Ottawa Senators Defenceman Thomas Chabot (72) waits for a face-off during second period National Hockey League action between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators on November 15, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 15: Ottawa Senators Center Zack Smith (15) prepares for a face-off during second period National Hockey League action between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators on November 15, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 15: Detroit Red Wings Right Wing Anthony Mantha (39) looks to tip a shot in front of Ottawa Senators Goalie Craig Anderson (41) during second period National Hockey League action between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators on November 15, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
OTTAWA, ON – NOVEMBER 15: Detroit Red Wings Defenceman Niklas Kronwall (55) plays the puck out from behind the net during third period National Hockey League action between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators on November 15, 2018, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Icon Sportswire)
