For the last week, the Sens have held the Canucks’ playoff chances in their hands. In a fitting conclusion to the thrilling saga that has been the North Division, the race for the final playoff spot in the division came down to who could defeat the last-place Ottawa Senators. Montreal had pulled off a few wins but still been thoroughly embarrassed. Calgary had failed miserably, and as a result was only hanging on by a thread. Now, it was Vancouver’s turn.
I have to admit that, even though I was rooting for anyone but Montreal to take that spot, it’s incredibly satisfying to watch teams skate dejectedly off the ice, their playoff chances all but ruined, as “sicko mode” plays in the arena.