Boston.com · Apr 7, 2017
Senators beat Bruins 2-1 in shootout to pull ahead in chase
Bruins' David Pastrnak gets pushed into the crossbar in the third period by Senators' Mark Borowiecki.BOSTON (AP) — The Ottawa Senators gave a big cheer in the visitors’ dressing room to celebrate a return to the playoffs after sitting out last season.
Then they turned their attention to the weekend.
“We’re going to keep pushing,” coach Guy Boucher said on Thursday night after the 2-1 shootout victory over Boston gave them a spot in the postseason and a one-point lead over the Bruins in the Atlantic Division.