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Batherson, Sanderson score as Senators beat Blue Jackets 3-2

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Ottawa Senators' Jake Sanderson, left, Ridly Greig, front right, and Brady Tkachuk, top, line up for a face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets during third-period NHL hockey game action in Ottawa, Ontario, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Drake Batherson and Jake Sanderson scored for Ottawa and the Senators beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 on Saturday night in a matchup of teams vying for playoff spots.

Ridly Greig had a goal and an assist as Ottawa won for the third time in four games and strengthened its hold on the first wild card in the Eastern Conference.