James Reimer and the Ottawa Senators held the New York Rangers to just nine shots on goal in a 2-1 victory, marking the franchise's lowest shot total since 1955 and the NHL's worst by any team since the salary-cap era began in 2003. Reimer, who made only eight saves, praised his team's resilience after losing two defensemen mid-game: Thomas Chabot (right arm) and Lassi Thomson (lower-body), forcing Jordan Spence to log a career-high 26:44 minutes. "The boys played great," Reimer said, highlighting the unit's ability to adapt despite injuries.

The Senators' defensive dominance continued a playoff push that has seen them allow just 21 shots per game this season. Backup defenseman Tyler Kleven added 24:30 of ice time as Ottawa relied on depth to counteract New York's struggles. Rangers captain J.T. Miller acknowledged the disparity, stating, "We got outplayed, got outcompeted -- things we're not OK with as a group." The win solidified Ottawa's identity as a disciplined, shot-suppressing team since their January playoff charge.

Reimer described the challenge of maintaining focus in a low-action game: "You're not in a rhythm. You've just got to trust it." His performance underscored the Senators' league-leading shot prevention, which includes allowing 14 shots against Toronto and 19 versus the Islanders in recent weeks. The team will face Detroit next, with two new defensemen expected to join the roster Tuesday.

The Rangers' historic offensive collapse drew attention to their playoff hopes, with Miller lamenting, "We just didn't have it." Despite Mika Zibanejad reaching 1,000 career games, New York's inability to generate shots raises questions about their postseason readiness. Ottawa's victory cements their status as a top Eastern Conference contender, with their shot-blocking prowess now etching their name into NHL history.