That’s more like it.
The Final:
Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3
How It Happened:
Sens went up 2-0. Sens went up 4-1. Sens gave up two goals in the last five and a half minutes but survived.
Drake Batherson scored twice. Joey Daccord performed well in goal after Matt Murray got hurt in warmups. Tim Stützle had a filthy assist on one of the Batherson goals.
Any Fights?
Zach Bogosian picked one with Austin Watson. Didn’t see a good view of the meat of it, but Watson ended up on top.
Standings:
Not really in playoff reach, or even much reach of sixth place, but it isn’t so far away as to feel completely impossible, at least to me, in my first year of following the NHL in any fashion.
Toronto: 40 points, 30 games played
Winnipeg: 36 points, 27 games played
Edmonton: 36 points, 30 games played
Montreal: 31 points, 27 games played
Calgary: 29 points, 28 games played
Vancouver: 28 points, 31 games played
YOUR BELOVED OTTAWA SENATORS: 21 points, 31 games played
Senators News:
Not sure how serious Matt Murray’s injury is, but sounds like he’s out tonight.
What’s Next:
Vancouver’s in town this evening:
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Whom:
Senators vs. Vancouver Canucks
When:
6:00 PM Central Daylight Time
Television:
Nothing American.
The Odds:
Sens at +150. Second game of a back-to-back and all.
