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Recent form backs the most in form team in the league with the Sens record of 9-1-0 in last ten games versus a |
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record of 2-4-4 for the Red Wings. |
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Both teams shook things up Friday with some roster moves. The Senators bolstered their lineup as they prepare to
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go into March in a battle for the Northeast Division title by acquiring Matt Cullen from Carolina in exchange for |
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defenseman Alexandre Picard and a second-round draft pick. |
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With their thrilling 6-5 win over Washington on Thursday night, the Senators took over first place in the Northeast |
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Division from Buffalo. It was the Senators' 13th win in 14 games and afterward GM Bryan Murray was rewarded for |
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the team's success with a one-year contract extension. |
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The Senators are getting goals from a lot of different players, and on Friday they added another guy who can |
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contribute offensively without giving up any scoring in return. Cullen had 12 goals and 28 assists in 60 games with |
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Carolina this season. |
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He has significant postseason experience as he was Carolina's third-line center during its run to the Stanley Cup in
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2006. The move bolsters the Senators already impressive offense. He could slot in as their third-line center as well |
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Spezza has 11 goals in his last 11 games. The only game Spezza didn't get a goal in was the 5-0 loss to Toronto last |
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weekend. |
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Cullen's arrival means he immediately ranks third on the Senators in scoring (40 points), faceoffs (49.1 percent) and
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shots (137). He is second in assists (28) and fourth among forwards in ice time per game (19:01). |
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