Wild Finish

Going for 4-in-a-row looked bleak. The Wild jumped all over the Sens in the first period, 3-0 and chased Elliott. Well, back to the same 'ole flat footed, hapless Senators? Periods 2 and 3 were a different story. Two shorthanded goals and an empty netter later; it ended 5-3 Sens. What a game! Sens had made a habit of giving up when behind. I have to think that the defensive mindset of the former coach, made giving up a couple, quick, first period goals a backbreaking event. But they showed some stones this time and Auld can in as an able back-up. Great gut check for a team that is only playing for pride.