Ottawa Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson is one of three finalists for the Bill Masterton Trophy, awarded annually to the NHL player best exemplifying dedication, perseverance and sportsmanship.
Henrik Lundqvist is a spectacular goalie, but even he has to know anyone with a modicum of common sense doesn’t think the NHL would prefer Ottawa in the second round over New York. Here he is calling Ottawa’s late goal, which looked like it might have been kicked in, “an absolute joke.”
And so it goes to a seventh game, with the “Believe It” slogan a little bit shaken.
An early lead, a raucous crowd behind them and a tired-looking Rangers squad on the other side. Then they stopped skating, keeping the Rangers alive, only one shot from tying the game. After the dormant Rangers power play scored to tie the game, New York added two late second period goals to take control.
The stage was set for a grand Senate party, but the guests spoiled the fun.
So last week Tiffany Douglas of Ottawa sent me a playoff poem she wrote about her beloved Senators.
The Ottawa Senators take on the New York Rangers in Game 6 of their quarterfinal series. Which team will come out on top? Our prediction panel weighs in.