Senators overcome key injuries, pull out of nosedive to wrap up playoff spot
OTTAWA — When Pierre Dorion took over as Senators general manager before this NHL season, he was confident he was inheriting a playoff-calibre team.
Dorion can now breathe a sigh of relief after Ottawa clinched a playoff berth with a 2-1 shootout win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday.
For much of the season Ottawa looked poised to make the playoffs, but a rash of injuries and a five-game losing streak down the stretch started to raise some doubt as they fell into the final wild card spot with teams close behind.
This week the Senators rebounded with a shootout loss and a win against Detroit, before posting its victory over Boston. With two games remaining they still have a chance to secure home ice advantage for the opening round of the playoffs as they currently sit second in the Atlantic Division.