Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafrenière will have a significant impact against the Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators host the New York Rangers at the Canadian Tire Center for an important game, pushing one of these teams closer to the coveted wildcard spot. This will be a high-tension game for sure. Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafrenière have consistently scored against the Senators in past games.

The New York Rangers travel for an away game to play the Ottawa Senators. After coming off a loss from their previous matchup against the Washington Capitals, the pressure is on for the Rangers to secure a win. This game has fundamental importance to it. Both teams have their eye on the wildcard spot, which The Columbus Blue Jackets hold with an extra point, giving them the lead. The Rangers and the Senators are neck and neck with 67 points each.

With this being an away game, the Senators have the leg up because they are at home and coming off a previous win. Even though the Rangers are coming off a loss, their odds against the Senators have been good. The Rangers have won the last four games this season and the previous one. Two players provided the bedrock for this team to come out with wins. Panarin and Lafrenière have both scored consistently against the Senators.

Panarin and Lafrenière are on the same energy with scoring. From the previous win on Jan. 21st, Lafrenière scored in the first and Panarin in the third. Sometimes, in past games against the Senators, they switch, with Panarin scoring in the first and Lafrenière scoring in the third. They have a high chance of scoring again in this upcoming game. Overall, it's a good bet that one of them will score. Who will score first, Panarin or Lafrenière? These two players kept the Rangers in the game, and their luck cannot run out now.

Recently, this team has played like it wants a shot at the playoffs. The energy has shifted, and they are determined. The Rangers haven’t lost to the Senators since December 2023, and they can’t lose now. These previous wins should give the Rangers the advantage from that perspective. Who will win this competition to gain an advantage in this pre-playoff race? The Rangers must lock in to get the points they need, and if Panarin and Lafrenière show up ready to perform, the success lies with the Blueshirts.