Ottawa Senators post-game report: making a point wherever you can. The quotes. The numbers.
It’s far from ideal, but to paraphrase Meatloaf, two out of three ain’t bad.
Three games into their five-game road trip, the Senators have two points.
It’s far from ideal, but to quote Meatloaf, two out of three ain’t bad.
Three games into their five-game road trip, the Senators have two points.
A victory Sunday would have given them a 1-1-1 record. While nobody was overjoyed, there was some measure of satisfaction in picking up a point from Sunday’s 3-2 shootout loss to the New York Islanders, if only because they appeared on the verge of leaving the Nassau County Coliseum with nothing at all.
“We were just hanging in there and they score one with three and half (minutes) left and obviously it’s big for us to get away with one point, at least,” said captain Daniel Alfredsson.
The on-going question is just how long can the Senators hang on and hang on through their injuries, relying on outstanding goaltending night after night, just in the hopes of getting to extra time?
THE QUOTES
Defenceman Patrick Wiercioch
“We were buzzing on all the power plays we had. We had chances with (Colin) Greening in front and I hit the post and at that point (late in the game), we were just trying to stay positive, looking for an open shot,” describing the game-tying goal which bounced off Travis Hamonic’s stick.
Winger Chris Neil
“It’s one of those games where there’s lots of line matching and juggling — a bit of both – and you’ve got to be aware of who’s out there. We came back and showed some composure and we were able to push it to overtime.”
Coach Paul MacLean
“Part of the identity of our team is that we play the whole game. We ended up getting something out of it.”
THE NUMBERS
3-2: Senators shootout record
35: Number of Islanders shots
31: Number of Senators shots
11: Number of hits credited to Islanders’ Matt Martin
9: Number of hits credited to Senators’ Chris Neil
27:54: Ice time for Marc Methot, a game high
25:31: Ice time for Eric Gryba
3-6-2: Senators road record
9-1-2: Senators home record
It would have surprised me none if the SENS had wound up in last place by now, due to their unfortunate & huge losses to the roster. I think that we would have several more wins right now had we not lost most of our fire power, but between a miracle & plain hard work from the remaining vets & all the boys from Bingo trying to make a name for themselves & contribute as much as they can, I think the boys are doing a heck of a job staying afloat. Things have to turn around for these boys & they will. I’m not sure if many hockey fans can appreciate the constant struggles the SENS must endure each & every game because of constant line juggling & trying to gel with different line mates almost on a nightly basis due to all of the injuries. Sending p.t boats to fight battle ships is not an easy task, but the SENS have continuously shown up for the task & against all odds have managed to stay afloat so far.
How can anyone ask more of them… Good job boys…keep the faith…JMO GO SENS GO