Sanford Hat Trick Not Enough In Colorado

Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty ImagesAs the Senators welcomed almost all of their players back from COVID protocol, Ottawa got back to business tonight against the Colorado Avalanche. It was fair for all parties involved to expect some rust but I think even the most pessimistic of Sens fans - no, not me - didn’t expect the Sens to allow a goal in the first 50 seconds of the game. Alas, here we are.

First shift back and a Josh Brown giveaway ends up in the net. I just don’t see a valid reason for defending it. pic.twitter.com/hhe5PCuqSe

— Everyday Sens \uea00 (@EverydaySens) November 23, 2021 It’s been a painfully recurring theme, watching the bottom half of the Sens blueline commit…