Senators Fall 4-3 to Lightning

The Senators nearly had another goal late in the period, but like Tampa’s first it was immediately waved off thanks to goaltender interference, keeping things tied.

Neither team scored in the remainder of the second, heading into the intermission tied at 2-2.

Less than two minutes into the third period, the Lightning regained their lead when Brandon Hagel scored his 23rd goal of the season to make it 3-2.

With just over a minute left in regulation, Ryan McDonagh scored his third goal of the season into the empty net to double the Lightning’s lead to 4-2.

Just 20 seconds later, Drake Batherson scored his 16th goal of the season to make it 4-3 and keep the Senators in the game. Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot both picked up assists on the goal.