It has not been the Ottawa Senators that we saw shutout the Washington Capitals on the 25th of January. They’ve looked disjointed, fatigued and sloppy. Conceding 10 goals in two games whilst getting shutout is no ones idea of romantic as we near Valentines Day.
First Period
In one of the more bizarre first periods you will see this season, Dion Phaneuf made it 1-0 with a quick shot from the point after winning the draw. So quick in fact, the TV cameras could only catch the puck already nestling in the Stars net. Phaneuf also made his journey towards a Gordie Howe hat trick (Goal, Assist & Fight) as he participated in an enjoyable fight with Jamie Benn, seemingly looking to get his team going.