Coming off a great stretch of hockey against a few teams ahead of them in the standings, this game against the bottom-feeding Columbus Blue Jackets could have been considered a trap game for the Ottawa Senators. It felt like a game they might have lost in November.
Instead, we were treated to a performance that showcased how things have turned around for this team since that disastrous month. The special teams pulled through, and the goaltending was there when needed. A win that was almost easy.
First Period
The first period of play was fun and eventful, the kind of hockey you can only get between two teams that have lots of offensive firepower and some major defensive problems.