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Senators Regain Playoff Spot, Deny Canes Division Title
Brady Tkachuk scored two goals as Ottawa took a 6-3 win and moved a point ahead of the New York Islanders for the final playoff spot.
On Sunday, the Ottawa Senators defeated the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes 6-3, moving into the final Eastern Conference wild-card berth with five games remaining.
Following a high-energy first period where both teams scored twice, Ottawa seized control in the third by scoring two goals in a 3:42 span to build a 5-2 lead.
Captain Brady Tkachuk scored twice, including a critical tip-in to take the lead, while defenseman Jake Sanderson played his 300th NHL game in a match marked by aggressive net-front play.
The victory moves Ottawa one point ahead of the New York Islanders for the final playoff spot, though the team remains five points behind Boston for the first wild card.
Carolina missed an opportunity to clinch the Metropolitan Division with the loss; both teams play Tuesday, with Ottawa hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina hosting Boston.
No, it's not Superstar Connor McDavid, it's actually Tim Stützle! The German NHL professional scored an absolute dream goal for his Ottawa Senators in the game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Watch his sensational hit in the video here.