St. Patrick’s Day Shows How Far The Senators Have Come

March 17th is a day for everyone to pretend they’re Irish, typically spending time parading or at a local bar having a green-tinted pint. Since St. Patrick’s Day 2020 is mostly being spent by Ontarians in their homes with no sports, it provides a chance for fans to reminisce on the past, and what is yet to come.

St. Patrick’s Day and Ottawa Senators hockey don’t often go hand-in-hand, but a quick glance back to this day in 2017 shows how far they’ve come. The team and their fans certainly know that a lot can change in three years.

Despite a 2-1 loss on home ice to the Chicago Blackhawks on the prior night, the Senators woke up on St. Patrick’s Day 2017 sitting first place in the Atlantic…