The loss of the captain has been a big test for the Ottawa Senators. Article content

With Brady Tkachuk out another six weeks after surgery on his thumb to repair a torn ligament, the Senators have had several players step up in his absence, including Drake Batherson, Tim Stutzle and defenceman Jake Sanderson. Article content

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You need your best players to be your best players and, for the most part, Batherson has helped to lead the way with his efforts.

Batherson was named the NHL’s second star of the week on Monday after posting three goals and eight points in four games. He has five goals and 15 points after missing the first three games of the year with an upper-body injury he suffered during a training camp practice.

He told reporters that, af

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