Five Games That Derailed The Ottawa Senators’ Season

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#5 – Game 66 – Montreal Canadiens 5, Ottawa Senators 4 (OT)

Mar 15, 2014; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center David Desharnais (51) celebrates his goal with teammates defenseman P.K. Subban (76) and defenseman Andrei Markov (79) during the third period against the Ottawa Senators at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports

The first of two implosions against the Canadiens in the final month of the season.  Somehow the Senators were still hanging around the periphery of the playoff picture, and looked to be ready to pick up a big two points against the Habs.  Up 4-1 with less than 4 minutes remaining, the Senators gave up 3 goals and lost their composure, allowing Montreal to escape with an overtime win. The Senators did get a point, but the crushing way in which they fell apart was the final nail in the coffin for any realistic shot at a playoff spot.