It was Sparty’s birthday party at Canadian Tire Centre this afternoon, and for his special day, the Ottawa Senators gave their beloved mascot a 5-4 win.

Drake Batherson scored twice and added an assist as the Ottawa Senators edged the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.

Drake Batherson had two goals and an assist, and the Ottawa Senators handed Tampa Bay its first loss of the season with a 5-4 victory over the Lightning on Saturday.

On Monday afternoon, the Senators won an 8-7 overtime classic over the Los Angeles Kings. Five days later, it was more matinee madness as the Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, 5-4. Drake Batherson led the way for Ottawa with two goals and an assist.

Unlike previous years, the Ottawa Senators appear more confident in their ability to hold their ground rather than falter under pressure.