The Ottawa Senators dominated from the opening faceoff to regain control in the Eastern Conference Final.
Four first-period goals helped the Senators earn a 5-1 Game 3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday, giving them a 2-1 lead in the series.
Derick Brassard, Mike Hoffman, Marc Methot and Kyle Turris each had a goal and an assist in the win, while Methot and Erik Karlsson finished with a plus-four rating.
Craig Anderson also starred in net, tallying 25 saves while allowing one goal after the game was already well in hand.