Before the Senators headed to the Motor City, Bryan Murray sent a message to his team: Put the pedal to the metal to get back into a playoff spot.
Yes, the Senators general manager was trying to improve the club’s defence by acquiring Dion Phaneuf from the Toronto Maple Leafs in a nine-player deal Tuesday but Murray was also showing faith in the fact his club can close the four-point gap that exists between the Sens and a playoff spot.
“I think we’ve pushed the limit a little bit, by putting ourselves in the situation we’re in," said captain Erik Karlsson.