DENVER — The Ottawa Senators flew home late Saturday night on a Rocky Mountain high after taking over top spot in the National Hockey League’s Atlantic Division. Ryan Dzingel put the game out of reach in the third period, scoring his first goal since Feb. 18. The Avalanche found yet another way to lose, falling apart when the Senators picked up the pace in the second period. While Pickard held the Avalanche fort for a while, Claesson solved him with 9:19 remaining in the second period. The Senators have found ways to win a string of tight-checking games, including a come-from-behind 3-2 overtime win in Arizona.

Source: National Post March 12, 2017 03:45 UTC