At one end, there’s a team who’s trying to play the right way and figure out its needs heading into one of the most crucial offseasons in team history. At the other end, a team once thought to be out of the playoff race has suddenly re-entered the picture, having gone 7-2-1 in their last ten and creeping up on a potential Wild Card spot in the West.
While the Sens played last night, they won’t be able to use that as an excuse as the Canucks were also in action while they sent a message to the Dallas Stars that they’re not to be underestimated in a commanding 6-2 victory.