Sens Smash Alert, Blues Roll On, Caufield Unloads

The Senators catch their opponent in a textbook smash spot after a grueling road trip that left them gassed and vulnerable. St. Louis keeps defying the doubters with their blue-collar grind, turning every game into a street fight they refuse to lose. Caufield heats up at the perfect time, ripping pucks like he's got a personal vendetta against the netminders. Front offices whisper about deadline moves if these trends hold, with playoff positioning hanging by a thread.