Defence, Goaltending Key To Ottawa Senators’ 3rd Quarter Play

The Ottawa Senators now find themselves nearing a playoff spot, and after months of that seeming impossible.. it has happened.

It’s a product of the 3rd quarter’s hot streak, but with a strong finish, the playoffs don’t seem like a pipe dream any longer. Here is a look at Ottawa’s back-end from the 3rd quarter. Erik Karlsson has adjusted his game, as the team has been performing well of late. Andrew Hammond continues to be the late 3rd quarter story, and perhaps story of the year.

"Erik Karlsson has 19 points in his last 20 games, including a stretch of 8 points over 4 games."
"Patrick Wiercioch has posted a team best CF% of 54.6 over 36 games."

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