As the NHL broke for the Olympics, the Ottawa Senators found themselves in a group of 3 teams that sit one point out of the playoffs. There are 5 teams within 3 points of Detroit, the team holding the final playoff spot at the moment.
There have been many highs and many lows in the first 59 games of the season, and with 23 games to go it is going to be a drag race to get to the post-season.
So, what do the Senators need down the stretch to get into a coveted playoff spot? Here are my top 5 things that need to happen.