For the Senators fan, it's an emotional roller coaster. The Sens are playing some tight checking hockey, preventing the 3rd overall Washington Caps from scoring a single goal.

Neo Anderson is spectacular, being the last line of defense, and providing the goaltending the Senators have been needing for so long. The Senators defense, while not perfect, is tight and wins more battles than it loses. The offense is more structured, with each line having its speciality attack method. I love the way the play is developing. The new kids are contributing big time. Erik Condra and Colin Greening got the only goals last night, with some help from other newbie Bobby Butler. A special mention for Milan Michalek who ooked great on his first game back and picked up an assist.
 
On the downside, the Buffalo winlast night means the Senators are mathematically out of the playoffs. It was not unexpected, but to think that Ottawa hockey will end in a bare two weeks is disheartening. On the upside, the Senators are by the same token guaranteed a spot in the draft lottery. Overall, it bodes well for the next season, but a lot can happen over the summer. But first, let's finish this season in style.

On to the Thrashers.

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GO SENS GO!!