The Ottawa Senators did what they needed to do, is steal a game in Buffalo, and it's accomplished, just as they had in the previous round against New Jersey.They benefited from Buffalo's lack of energy and got off to a two goal lead, but then committed turn overs and before you knew it, it was 2-2, I'm sure fans watching in Ottawa, may have said to themselves, are the Sens going to buckle down ? No, they came back out skating and outshooting the Sabres and left the rink with a one game lead in the series.
If I'm Bryan Murray, I have to be more than satisfied at his team's efforts in the last two weeks. On the other side, if I'm Lindy Ruff I have to start to worry, if the wear and tear of chasing the President's trophy could be taking a toll on my team, who have not played good hockey in the playoffs so far, they should of blown the Islanders out of the playoffs. They blew a two game lead against the Rangers and won the series by the skin of their teeth. Last night, as Lindy Ruff mentionned, they looked rattled. They have blown one tire, it's a question of time before the other three go. It would be a kick in the teeth, if they head to Ottawa down 0-2, espacially how dominant Ottawa is at home.
