Exciting pre-season hockey at the Canada Games Complex in Sydney.
A sold-out crowd took in the Kraft Hockeyville NHL Exhibition game between the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers on Sunday
Cape Breton Blizzard players and their families, who won the Hockeyville contest, were among those cheering.
Former Cape Breton, Eagle Drake Batherson, scored 4 points in Ottawa’s 4-2 victory over the Florida Panthers.
On Monday, the Senators went on to wipe out Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins 3-0 during exhibition play in Halifax.
"It's surreal to be back here playing in an NHL game tonight in Cape Breton and tomorrow in Halifax. The hospitality has been unbelievable, people here and the way they treat you is unbelievable. Guys are seeing that first hand."
Drake Batherson on playing two homecoming games pic.twitter.com/Fdg1q9zTPM
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) October 1, 2023
"I couldn't wait to get out there. We've been talking about this game all summer. Just wanted to take it in and that's exactly what I did. I've had a smile on my face for the last 48 hours, it's been a lot of fun."
Drake Batherson on playing in his junior rink in front of family pic.twitter.com/lgeIoixWKK
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) October 1, 2023
Parker Kelly scores on the PP and the Sens have the lead late! 🚨
Another nifty assist from Drake Batherson. pic.twitter.com/0UTC72e8jZ
— Martian (@LalimesMartian) October 1, 2023
