The Ottawa Senators lost their third consecutive game in a wacky match against the Buffalo Sabres, with a final score of 8-4 at KeyBank Center.
Following their 4-1 loss to the Nashville Predators, the Senators 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 after being swept in the four-game season series against the Sabres last season. However, they fell short and now stand at 1-3-0 for the season.
The Senators were eager to turn their luck around against the Sabres after being swept in the four-game season series last season.
The loss marks the Senators' third consecutive defeat, leaving them with a challenging start to the season.
Author's summary: Senators lose third game in a row.