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THE SITUATION
It comes down to the Senators final game of the regular reason.
They need at least one point to guarantee a spot in playoffs. A win Saturday afternoon against Philadelphia, or even the single point gained if they are tied at the end of regulation time, will be the finishing touch on the team’s remarkable two-month rally.
But if the Senators lose in regulation time to the Flyers, they’ll need help to make it to the next round. Boston would have to lose to Tampa Bay Saturday night or Pittsburgh would have to be held pointless in its final two games on Friday and Saturday in order for Ottawa to advance.
The Senators have played 81 games, with 42 wins, 26 losses and 13 overtime/shootout losses.
They have 97 points, which is two points ahead of Boston, one point ahead of Pittsburgh and one point behind the Detroit Red Wings.
They have scored 229 goals for and 214 goals against. Significantly, if Ottawa ends the season tied with either Boston or Pittsburgh, they would lose under the NHL’s tiebreaking formula.
On Apr. 7, the Senators had a 35-per-cent chance at making playoffs. After their come-from-behind overtime victory Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Senators chances increased to 45 per cent. And now after the Boston Bruins lost two games this week, and with the Senators 3-0 win over the New York Rangers, the team’s odds of getting into playoffs stand at 86 per cent.
THE FANS
Ottawa’s super fans are buzzing as the chance of a playoff spot.
Shaila Anwar, a season-ticket holder for more than 20 years, has developed a superstitious hamburger-eating routine before every Senators game in the hopes of helping the team’s playoff chance.
“I keep telling everybody, I think the team is secretly trying to kill me with the stress and the burger eating, but it’s absolutely fabulous and so much fun,” said Anwar. “I was wearing my jersey the other day and people were stopping me in the street to talk hockey. And of course I could talk hockey all year round, but it’s great to see everybody in Ottawa so engaged.”
For Kathy Bissonnette, a resident in the town of Crysler east of Ottawa, actually getting out to a game at the Canadian Tire Centre is a treat. But nevertheless, she’s a self-described veteran fan who enjoys supporting the home team for every game.
“Everyone wants something to cheer for and look forward to. People who aren’t fans of hockey get excited for playoffs when the Sens do well,” she said. “It’s all people talk about.”
Even baby fans may get to tune in to the game. During the last week of the regular season, Catherine McKenney, city councillor of the Somerset ward, held her granddaughter for the first time. She tweeted, “Her mom was wearing a Sens T-shirt when she gave birth so likely a new Sens fan!”
THE VENUES
All over the capital, hockey fans will gather to watch the last game of the regular season. And the only fate Ottawans can control is where they’ll be when they watch.
1) Sens Mile, Elgin Street
The-strip-of-bars-formerly-and-perhaps-once-again-to-be-known-as-Sens-Mile will be hosting the usual hockey crowds. They include Hooley’s Pub, Lieutenant’s Pump, MacLaren’s on Elgin, Sir John A Pub, St. Louis Bar & Grill, The Fox & Feather Pub & Grill, The Standard Tavern and Woody’s Pub.
“I definitely have more confidence in the team than I used to,” said John Maclem, manager at Lieutenant’s Pump. “It’d definitely be great for the Sens Mile, a lot of fun for us, for the fans. We expect to be packed, as usual, for the game.”
2) The ByWard Market
It’s the heart of downtown, so it’d be easier to list all the places that won’t be playing the game. However, some of the favourites include The Senate Sports Tavern, Heart & Crown and Sens House Sports Bar & Grill.
“We’re at an age where there’s more Sens fans than ever — no matter who you are or what you do, the whole city stops to hold their breath when there’s a game on,” said Marty Pineault, manager of the Heart & Crown and an avid Senators fan. “A playoff run would be so good for all the bars and restaurants in this city — we are just hoping they can do it.”
3) The Canadian Tire Centre
Even though it’s not a home game, the CTC is opening its doors to the public. It’ll be just another way to create an exciting atmosphere for fans, according to CTC officials. Doors open at noon and admission and parking are free — the only thing they ask is that fans bring a non-perishable food item with them to donate to the local food bank.
THE STAKEHOLDERS
1) Rick Chiarelli
His premature Sens Mile announcement made him a marked man when the team promptly lost three straight and seemingly doomed their season. The veteran councillor tried to make amends for “The Chiarelli Curse,” reversing the jinx by holding a wooden stake and knocking on it seven times down at the CTC.
“My jinx reversal was no trick. It was based on significant research and was backed by expert opinion,” joked Chiarelli, adding, “The Sens have become an inspiration for everyone who needs to understand the importance of believing in themselves and relying on the other members of their team.”
2) The City of Ottawa
A Senators playoff run would boost money and morale in the capital.
The team has had a tremendous impact on the Ottawa economy, generating a reported $100 million annually, according to an impact study carried out by Senators Sports & Entertainment.
“Any sports-related activity in the City of Ottawa benefits the hospitality and retail sectors,” said Saad Bashir, Ottawa’s director for economic development.
3) The Sens Mile
The bars and restaurants located on that strip will be seeing red if the Senators make playoffs.
“I haven’t put the Sens flag up yet because I don’t want to jinx them … but if they make playoffs, all the flags are coming up,” said Jyneya Dicks, manager of Hooley’s on Elgin Street. “Business by far increases when the team makes playoffs. It’s more exciting and the whole city comes together to celebrate something.”
4) The Ottawa Senators
Duh. This list just wouldn’t be complete.
THE ATTIRE
If you didn’t think there was a dress code for the game, think again.
GOOD:
1) Jeans and a jersey (Senators jersey, obviously)
2) Alfie or Karlsson jersey (we love them both)
3) Beer-proof pants (how else would you manage to stay dry?)
4) Hamburgler mask and cape (to keep the love going for goalie Andrew Hammond)
5) a prime minister mascot head (for the nostalgic fans)
BAD:
1) Anything black and yellow (even that kid with a bumblebee on his shirt is getting shunned)
2) Spezza jersey (shoot for the Stars and forget his name)
3) Open-toed shoes (no explanation needed)
4) A golf shirt (don’t be yelling “FORE!” too early, now)
THE BUZZ
“I feel really good about the team making playoffs. This is a good year for them and they have not only skill on their side but also a good forward momentum,” said Wendy James, a professional psychic in Ottawa, who provided insight into the Chiarelli curse during its hype. “We’ve been watching this team grow and I think everybody feels it in their bones that it’s time.”
“Everyone who comes in the store is just so excited to talk game,” said Eric Green, an employee at the Sens Store in the Place D’Orléans mall. “We’ve had so many people looking for car flags. They’re showing support. Fans are so positive and pumped — it’s infectious.”
“During this week, everything has gone right for the Sens,” said Phil Birnbaum, a hockey mathematician who simulates statistics to predict the season’s outcome. “The Sens won once and Boston lost twice and that was the best combination of those three games that could’ve happened for Ottawa. I think it’s a pretty great story of how the Sens came from behind when everyone thought they were out of playoffs only a month ago … and now they have a chance.”
THE VERDICT
Go Sens Go!
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It comes down to the Senators final game of the regular reason.
They need at least one point to guarantee a spot in playoffs. A win Saturday afternoon against Philadelphia, or even the single point gained if they are tied at the end of regulation time, will be the finishing touch on the team’s remarkable two-month rally.
But if the Senators lose in regulation time to the Flyers, they’ll need help to make it to the next round. Boston would have to lose to Tampa Bay Saturday night or Pittsburgh would have to be held pointless in its final two games on Friday and Saturday in order for Ottawa to advance.
The Senators have played 81 games, with 42 wins, 26 losses and 13 overtime/shootout losses.
They have 97 points, which is two points ahead of Boston, one point ahead of Pittsburgh and one point behind the Detroit Red Wings.
They have scored 229 goals for and 214 goals against. Significantly, if Ottawa ends the season tied with either Boston or Pittsburgh, they would lose under the NHL’s tiebreaking formula.
On Apr. 7, the Senators had a 35-per-cent chance at making playoffs. After their come-from-behind overtime victory Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Senators chances increased to 45 per cent. And now after the Boston Bruins lost two games this week, and with the Senators 3-0 win over the New York Rangers, the team’s odds of getting into playoffs stand at 86 per cent.
THE FANS
Ottawa’s super fans are buzzing as the chance of a playoff spot.
Shaila Anwar, a season-ticket holder for more than 20 years, has developed a superstitious hamburger-eating routine before every Senators game in the hopes of helping the team’s playoff chance.
“I keep telling everybody, I think the team is secretly trying to kill me with the stress and the burger eating, but it’s absolutely fabulous and so much fun,” said Anwar. “I was wearing my jersey the other day and people were stopping me in the street to talk hockey. And of course I could talk hockey all year round, but it’s great to see everybody in Ottawa so engaged.”
For Kathy Bissonnette, a resident in the town of Crysler east of Ottawa, actually getting out to a game at the Canadian Tire Centre is a treat. But nevertheless, she’s a self-described veteran fan who enjoys supporting the home team for every game.
“Everyone wants something to cheer for and look forward to. People who aren’t fans of hockey get excited for playoffs when the Sens do well,” she said. “It’s all people talk about.”
Even baby fans may get to tune in to the game. During the last week of the regular season, Catherine McKenney, city councillor of the Somerset ward, held her granddaughter for the first time. She tweeted, “Her mom was wearing a Sens T-shirt when she gave birth so likely a new Sens fan!”
THE VENUES
All over the capital, hockey fans will gather to watch the last game of the regular season. And the only fate Ottawans can control is where they’ll be when they watch.
1) Sens Mile, Elgin Street
The-strip-of-bars-formerly-and-perhaps-once-again-to-be-known-as-Sens-Mile will be hosting the usual hockey crowds. They include Hooley’s Pub, Lieutenant’s Pump, MacLaren’s on Elgin, Sir John A Pub, St. Louis Bar & Grill, The Fox & Feather Pub & Grill, The Standard Tavern and Woody’s Pub.
“I definitely have more confidence in the team than I used to,” said John Maclem, manager at Lieutenant’s Pump. “It’d definitely be great for the Sens Mile, a lot of fun for us, for the fans. We expect to be packed, as usual, for the game.”
2) The ByWard Market
It’s the heart of downtown, so it’d be easier to list all the places that won’t be playing the game. However, some of the favourites include The Senate Sports Tavern, Heart & Crown and Sens House Sports Bar & Grill.
“We’re at an age where there’s more Sens fans than ever — no matter who you are or what you do, the whole city stops to hold their breath when there’s a game on,” said Marty Pineault, manager of the Heart & Crown and an avid Senators fan. “A playoff run would be so good for all the bars and restaurants in this city — we are just hoping they can do it.”
3) The Canadian Tire Centre
Even though it’s not a home game, the CTC is opening its doors to the public. It’ll be just another way to create an exciting atmosphere for fans, according to CTC officials. Doors open at noon and admission and parking are free — the only thing they ask is that fans bring a non-perishable food item with them to donate to the local food bank.
THE STAKEHOLDERS
1) Rick Chiarelli
His premature Sens Mile announcement made him a marked man when the team promptly lost three straight and seemingly doomed their season. The veteran councillor tried to make amends for “The Chiarelli Curse,” reversing the jinx by holding a wooden stake and knocking on it seven times down at the CTC.
“My jinx reversal was no trick. It was based on significant research and was backed by expert opinion,” joked Chiarelli, adding, “The Sens have become an inspiration for everyone who needs to understand the importance of believing in themselves and relying on the other members of their team.”
2) The City of Ottawa
A Senators playoff run would boost money and morale in the capital.
The team has had a tremendous impact on the Ottawa economy, generating a reported $100 million annually, according to an impact study carried out by Senators Sports & Entertainment.
“Any sports-related activity in the City of Ottawa benefits the hospitality and retail sectors,” said Saad Bashir, Ottawa’s director for economic development.
3) The Sens Mile
The bars and restaurants located on that strip will be seeing red if the Senators make playoffs.
“I haven’t put the Sens flag up yet because I don’t want to jinx them … but if they make playoffs, all the flags are coming up,” said Jyneya Dicks, manager of Hooley’s on Elgin Street. “Business by far increases when the team makes playoffs. It’s more exciting and the whole city comes together to celebrate something.”
4) The Ottawa Senators
Duh. This list just wouldn’t be complete.
THE ATTIRE
If you didn’t think there was a dress code for the game, think again.
GOOD:
1) Jeans and a jersey (Senators jersey, obviously)
2) Alfie or Karlsson jersey (we love them both)
3) Beer-proof pants (how else would you manage to stay dry?)
4) Hamburgler mask and cape (to keep the love going for goalie Andrew Hammond)
5) a prime minister mascot head (for the nostalgic fans)
BAD:
1) Anything black and yellow (even that kid with a bumblebee on his shirt is getting shunned)
2) Spezza jersey (shoot for the Stars and forget his name)
3) Open-toed shoes (no explanation needed)
4) A golf shirt (don’t be yelling “FORE!” too early, now)
THE BUZZ
“I feel really good about the team making playoffs. This is a good year for them and they have not only skill on their side but also a good forward momentum,” said Wendy James, a professional psychic in Ottawa, who provided insight into the Chiarelli curse during its hype. “We’ve been watching this team grow and I think everybody feels it in their bones that it’s time.”
“Everyone who comes in the store is just so excited to talk game,” said Eric Green, an employee at the Sens Store in the Place D’Orléans mall. “We’ve had so many people looking for car flags. They’re showing support. Fans are so positive and pumped — it’s infectious.”
“During this week, everything has gone right for the Sens,” said Phil Birnbaum, a hockey mathematician who simulates statistics to predict the season’s outcome. “The Sens won once and Boston lost twice and that was the best combination of those three games that could’ve happened for Ottawa. I think it’s a pretty great story of how the Sens came from behind when everyone thought they were out of playoffs only a month ago … and now they have a chance.”
THE VERDICT
Go Sens Go!
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