And if anything, the Blue Jackets should be able to ride some momentum provided by the two points captured in thrilling fashion in front of a raucous sellout crowd Friday night. Columbus trailed 3-0 after the first period and 5-3 in the third, rallied to take the lead late, then watched as Vancouver tied the score 23 seconds later.

Experience matters. The Ottawa Senators are trying to book a playoff spot for the first time in eight years and it’s no surprise that veteran winger David Perron is playing a key role in leading the charge down the stretch.

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk’s decision to drop the gloves Thursday night may have changed more than just the momentum of the game against the Detroit Red Wings. It may have sent a message about what this Senators team stands for the remainder of the season, with Ottawa still trying to clinch a postseason berth.

After a tough 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night, the Ottawa Senators have now lost three of their last four games. So, as they try to straighten things out on Thursday night against the Detroit Red Wings,

As the NHL regular season nears its conclusion, the Ottawa Senators find themselves on track to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. They currently hold the first wild card spot, and have seemed to find a new gear ever since acquiring Dylan Cozens from the Buffalo Sabres at the deadline.

In their first game back at Little Caesars Arena Thursday after being on the road for four straight, the Wings pushed back in the third period against the Ottawa Senators, turning a three-goal gap into one. It was, however, not enough, as they fell, 4-3.

DETROIT, MI. — When David Perron received a long pass from linemate Drake Batherson at the blue line, a goal felt inevitable. Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider was helpless to stop his former teammate, falling to the ice as Perron beat Detroit goalie Alex Lyon gloveside.

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios deserves credit for the players he has brought in over the last calendar year.