After extinguishing the Flames in Calgary, and leaving the Edmonton Oilers feeling more empty than Paul Bisonette’s bank account, the Ottawa Senators proceeded to lose two straight games in which they looked like the better team for the most part. We should obviously be hoping for as many wins as possible, but I’m already more or less satisfied with the huge steps that have been taken by the team’s young players. Still, a major challenge looms ahead.
On navigating a tough schedule
Ottawa’s recently amended schedule, which includes 12 games in February, 15 in March, and 17 in April, will be a tough one going forward, especially since the team has relied so much on a select group of players for whatever success they’ve had this season.