Senators Facing Sweep as Offense Continues to Struggle

The Ottawa Senators have found themselves down 3-0 in their series against a tough Carolina Hurricanes team. The Senators have found numerous problems with their games; however, one stands above the rest.

During the Sens’ first three games of the postseason, they have scored a total of three goals, the fewest of any playoff team. The Senators’ lack of scoring has consistently cost them games, as they have lost close contests while giving up only seven. The team’s struggles scoring in the postseason date back to last season’s run, as they lost to the Toronto Maple Leafs in six games.

Senators Need Their Best Players to Begin Playing at Their Best

Throughout the Senators’ lineup, they have received contributions from only two players, with Drake Batherson having a strong playoff series, scoring two of the three goals. The Senators’ top players, Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk, have not been nearly as productive as they were in the regular season, which has seriously cost the Senators and has pushed them to the edge of elimination. If the Senators want any chance of getting back into this series, they need their top players to begin acting like them, while capitalizing on the solid goaltending they haven’t received all season long.