Tonight’s game was a cruel reminder that the Ottawa Senators are still a developing hockey team. Against a desperate Montreal Canadiens squad, they put together an impressive performance on the road, for the most part, earning a point and bringing their record in their last seven games to 5-1-1.
Unfortunately, they simply were not prepared for that adrenaline-fueled rush in the third period, collapsing at the seams and falling in overtime. The loss also marks Ottawa’s official elimination from playoff contention. At least they made it interesting down the stretch.
Like I stated before, the evening began on a positive note.