The Ottawa Senators had their best win of the season of Saturday afternoon defeating the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout to remain in the 1st wild card spot in the East.
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26 Comments
The leafs needed that comeback against the habs
YEAH BUT THAT LEAFS GAME THO
I think the Senators will struggle for the rest of the season and miss the playoffs.
The Easts Wildcard is fucking nuts! It looks like both are going down to the very last week of the season if the teams keep playing like this.
GO SENS GO
I think the Sens should be managed by the Blue Jays front office. But then, I hate the Sens.
The NHL needs to see Brady in the playoffs.
Gsg
Travis Green's system has transformed the Sens. Even without Ullmark they are stellar right now.
Maybe they can give Forsberg to the leafs. Leafs always take unproven goalies.
Just watched 2 hr. replay on S N. They cut out Ottawas 4th and 5th goal tying the game. This network sucks.
Sens are pretty good defensively.. it's NOT just the goaltending.
You’re not wrong, the goaltending has been great, but frankly their defensive play has been amazing as well. The biggest difference is that they’re turning pucks over in the neutral zone and playing aggressive defence. For so long it felt like this team played defensively by hanging back and having players in their own zone to protect one goal leads while not even having good position. With their aggression in the neutral zone, they’re stopping the opposition entering their zone way better which is leading to other teams not having shots in general or having perimeter low danger shots
Hopefully Perron comes back and contributes. Does he even have a point for the Sens yet?
Well you did touch on adding a bit more scoring from the winger, but what they really need is help on the 3rd line. Its not Shane Pinto thats the issue, but its who he's lined with. For a large stretch, he had winger Cousins and Armadio, who arent going to give you any real production on the scoreboard for Pinto. They both good grinding wingers, but cant actually feed the puck, nor score. They have to address that, and they can get that type of cap space to make a move with a Hamonic move, and waiving Forsberg, with the latter being the most likely. There's no way Merileinen gets sent back down when there's a chance he starts his 7th straight start if he plays the Devils, with the possibility of Ullmark possibly returning against the Rangers. Even if they are against the cap, they can easily find room to add help to the third line unless Perron can turn it around when he returns, and have Giroux move down to play with Pinto and Perron. Ive been surprised how well the 4th line has played with Cole Reinhart paired with Ostapchuk. Its too bad a guy like Tyler Boucher didnt develop like we hoped for, cause that would have been a great 4th line. I think if Boston really falls off a cliff, if this team can put a deal together to get a guy like Trent Frederic, that could be the answer Ottawa needs, especially if Perron still struggles after he comes back.
I would say at this point in the place of the new core they should be aiming for deep playoff runs. Last season was a true eye opener of when push came to shove Ottawa sank like the lost city of Atlantis.
A Leafs vs Sens first round series would be fun.
Travis Green's defensive system and the Nick Jensen have truly transformed this team. They're just so solid. One of the best defensive teams in the league. They've lost so many of the warts this team used to have
Yall ain't ready for playoff Brady with nick cousins behind him
Less than 24 hours later, we beat the NJ devils
Also I feel like no one is giving credit to the defence. Team defence has been great recently.
Dare I say it ? We could see all Canadian teams make the playoffs
Sens then win 2-1 vs new jersey less then 24 hours later with travel. Great weekend for the team and hopefully they keep pushing.
The Sens are the real deal and it’s about damn time people finally took notice and gave them the respect they deserve. They are not just winning games consistently,
but them and Columbus are the only teams in the wildcard race with a positive goal differential, everyone else is negative…that says a ton.
They’ve also had a recent 5-0-1 stretch without Ullmark which is extremely impressive.
The comeback win against Boston was clutch as hell, as was yesterday’s win in New Jersey. Not easy having a b2b with travel and they’ve now won both games of a b2b in two straight weekends.
What’s most impressive is how Green has implemented a really strong defensive system. Everyone has been buying in to a responsible two way game. They’re winning battles, making hits, blocking shots and supporting each other. They’re doing all the little things it takes to be a consistent winner and playoff contender.
You can tell how hungry this group is to finally make the playoffs. They’re ready for it. It’s their time.
GO SENS GO!!! 💪🏻
The Sens main issue all year has been their 5v5 finishing. I believe they are bottom3 in terms of sh% at 5v5 overall. That should improve as the season goes on, but still an issue.
Defensively though they’ve been a top10 (or top5) in most defensive metrics most of the year. Plus they are getting good goaltending from Ullmark (when healthy) and now Meriläinen. Forsberg had a great game against Jersey, but he’s been poor overall.
Sens just need a 2nd line winger. Giroux has fallen off offensively this year and isn’t fast, and Gaudette has been a big surprise but he’s also not an everyday top6 guy. Maybe Perron is the answer, but I doubt it at his age and with the time he’s missed this year.
Taylor Hall makes sense if CHI retains. He’s not the player he was a few years ago but he is still solid and has the speed to keep up with Stützle (Sens are slow overall). Another guy that makes sense (especially if BOS keeps falling) is Brazeau. Big body, offensive touch, and cheap.
To make the cap work a move would have to be made. Forsberg makes the most sense due to his contract and Meriläinen outplaying him. I know CAR was reportedly interested in him, but if the Sens can move him for even future considerations they should (once Ullmark is back and healthy).
and then shortly after get pumped 5 goose against the rangers