The last 72 hours were chock full of signs that the Ottawa Senators can most definitely beat the odds and clinch a playoff berth in 2023.
First, they take on the Detroit Red Wings, a team in front of them in the standings, in a back-to-back, and from start to finish, it was like they were insulted by the fact that they play in the same league.
Complete annihilation. They practically forced Steve Yzerman to sell off Filip Hronek and Tyler Bertuzzi in a matter of days. Brady Tkachuk literally flexed on Jake Walman.