Mike Hoffman overtime hero as Ottawa Senators edge Dallas Stars 3-2
OTTAWA — With their own playoff hopes long gone the Ottawa Senators are taking great satisfaction making life harder for those still fighting for a spot.
Mike Hoffman’s 22nd goal of the season helped the Senators played spoiler to the Dallas Stars with a 3-2 overtime win on Friday. The victory allowed Ottawa to win three straight for just the second time this season and was the Senators first on home ice since Feb. 17.
“We’re showing what kind of team we really are in here,” said Matt Duchene, who also scored. “It’s too bad it’s so late in the season and we couldn’t have done this a little earlier, but it wasn’t for lack of trying. We want to go into the summer on a high note and we’re on our way.”
Marian Gaborik also scored for the Senators (26-33-11), while Craig Anderson made 23 saves.