Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe raises Senators flag at city hall as team gears up for 'Battle of Ontario'

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe raises Senators flag at city hall as team gears up for 'Battle of Ontario'

The Ottawa Senators have made the NHL playoffs for the first time in eight years. They are close to finishing the season with a record of 44-30-7 and 95 points, fourth in the Atlantic Division.

Ottawa Senators, preparing for Battle of Ontario, raise their flag at city hall

Accompanied by owner Michael Andlauer, chief executive officer Cyril Leeder, legendary winger Chris Neil and Spartacat, Mayor Mark Sutcliffe raised a Senators flag at city hall to officially open Sens Mile.