For the second-straight playoffs, the Senators have put themselves in a 3-0 hole in the first round but what has made things more frustrating for the team is knowing they have yet to play their best hockey against the Hurricanes. Not helping the matter is the fact that Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle have yet to register a point in the series.
The Senators have yet to score on the power play in their series against the Hurricanes in 12 opportunities and came up empty with a two-man advantage midway through the second period in Game 3. The players spoke about the need to execute better in those crucial moments.
Reality of having home-ice advantage for the next two games against the Lightning is setting in for the Canadiens. It hit head coach Martin St. Louis when he noticed a few additions to the fan zone while picking up his morning coffee. Kenzie Lalonde has more.
Senators defenceman Jake Sanderson exited Game 3 against the Hurricanes early as a result of a hit to the head from Taylor Hall. Head coach Travis Green revealed Sanderson suffered a concussion and his teammates spoke about the hit on Friday.
The Lightning discuss the atmosphere they're expecting tonight at the Bell Centre and head coach Jon Cooper says he's not worried because they've played in some 'pretty hostile environments' this year and they had a pretty good road record.
The Canadiens and Lightning will be playing Games 3 and 4 in Montreal and the Habs are very excited to be playing at the Bell Centre which Alex Newhook described as 'a whole different beast' in the playoffs.
The Canadiens have done a good job of shutting down the Lightning off the rush through the first two games of the series and are focused on continuing that in tonight's pivotal Game 3 in Montreal.
Cale Makar scored the tiebreaking goal, Scott Wedgewood made 24 saves and the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche moved to the brink of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night. COL leads series 3-0.
Bowen Byram scored a minute after Boston missed a penalty shot, and Alex Tuch broke a third-period tie to help Buffalo come from behind and beat the Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night to take a lead in the first-round playoff series. BUF leads series 2-1.
Frederik Andersen stood tall once again in net as the Senators struggled to find offence and dropped another game in their first round series against the Hurricanes. The TSN Hockey playoffs panel reacts.
Jackson Blake broke a tie late in the second period, Frederik Andersen made 21 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Thursday night in Game 3. CAR leads series 3-0.
Alex Tuch scored the game-winner for the Sabres in their Game 3 win over the Bruins, earning him Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours for Thursday night.
TSN's Director of Scouting Craig Button joins SportsCentre to share his thoughts on what has gone wrong for the Senators, who now find themselves in an 0-3 hole against the Hurricanes.
Ahead of Game 3 in Ottawa, TSN's Claire Hanna is joined by Bruce Garrioch to discuss what Tyler Kleven can add to the Senators, the reunion of Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson on a line, what the Sens need to do to get to Frederik Andersen and more.
The TSN Hockey panel discusses how the Senators can get some offence from Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk and get their power play going in Game 3, and if Linus Ullmark has silenced his doubters so far in the series.
Kirby Dach faced some backlash on social media after his play in Game 2 but the Canadiens stood by their teammate with the series shifting back to Montreal. Kenzie Lalonde has more.
The Senators have had their fair share of uphill battles this year and being down 2-0 to the Hurricanes is just another hill they have to climb. Head coach Travis Green says it's nothing new for their squad and they have the belief they can win.
Brady Tkachuk admits he wishes today's game was earlier, as the Senators are anxious to drop the puck on their first home game of the playoffs.
Senators head coach Travis Green says Tyler Kleven and Cameron Crotty will be in the lineup tonight for Game 3 against the Hurricanes.
Martin St. Louis explains how the Canadiens 'lost their way' as Game 2 unfolded but says they've regrouped and are excited for the boost of getting back on home ice.
Arber Xhekaj discusses Juraj Slafkovsky's fight from Game 2 and says they had a good chuckle afterwards. He also discusses the physicality of the series so far and why it fits right into his game.
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