Sens Punch Playoff Ticket - Isles Fall, Wings Stumble

The Ottawa Senators ride into the postseason dance after handling the Islanders and watching Detroit drop a key one to New Jersey. You know the backstory here - Ottawa's been clawing back from the abyss all year, with that young core finally gelling under the lights when it counts most. Front offices around the league had them pegged for another lottery tease, but this clinch flips the script and puts real pressure on the Atlantic wild cards.