Hurricanes down Senators to complete First-round sweep
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After a stellar second half of their regular season, the Ottawa Senators went out meekly in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Where did it all go wrong?
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk was emotional discussing another early playoff exit.
OTTAWA -- The Ottawa Senators were eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 4-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Saturday, the fourth time the Senators were swept in a best-of-7 series since joining the NHL for the 1992-93 season.
The Ottawa Senators fan who went viral for his cringey hype videos has been banished to the Far East while the team tries to dig their way out of an 0-2 playoff deficit.
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk's future is a major talking point after the team's playoff exit. Trade rumors are circulating, with speculation linking him to New Jersey. Tkachuk remains a key player for the Senators.
The reliable Artem Zub went down with an injury in Game 1 for the Senators, prompting him to reflect on his game.
After fighting to clinch the final wild card in the Eastern Conference, the Senators saw their playoff hopes dashed by the Carolina Hurricanes in four games. Veteran defenceman Thomas Chabot described the experience as a "punch in the face," and one that will leave an impact.