The Anaheim Ducks arrived in Ottawa on Thursday and headed straight for their hotel for some well-deserved rest and relaxation following a five-hour cross country flight. It was a different story for the Senators, who held a light practice at their arena.
"Nothing too strenuous," coach Bryan Murray said. "Get the kinks out."
The Senators might have more than a kink or two to work out now that they find themselves down 2-0 in the best-of-seven series, which shifts to Ottawa for Games 3 and 4 on Saturday and Monday.
Despite losing both games by a goal, including a 1-0 loss on Wednesday, the Senators have been out-hustled, out-hit and thoroughly outplayed by a determined Ducks opponent that's proven to be the better and more opportunistic team.
"I don't know if it's frustration or not," Murray said. "It's disappointing. But we have to find a way to play better."
The Senators' troubles start with their top line of Daniel Alfredsson, Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza. It's a trio which combined for 23 of Ottawa's 48 goals through the first three rounds, but has been limited to two assists against the Ducks.
What makes things worse is that Anaheim's checking line has produced both decisive goals, including Samuel Pahlsson's winner scored with 5:44 left on Wednesday.
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