Senators player grades: Pinto shuts down MacKinnon, Cousins a force in 5-2 win over Avalanche

Senators player grades: Pinto shuts down MacKinnon, Cousins a force in 5-2 win over Avalanche

In their most complete game of the season, the Ottawa Senators got contributions all the way up and down the lineup in a 5-2 win against the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche.

Avs-Senators Game 51 Studs & Duds - DNVR Sports

The Colorado Avalanche can definitely say they were physically there for a 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators. These were the Avs studs and duds.

Stutzle has goal, assist in Senators win against Avalanche

Tkachuk, Giroux score for Ottawa; Colorado has lost 5 of 7

Nick Cousins punches Brady Tkachuk on the bench after goal

It was a big night for the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday as they hosted the Colorado Avalanche. With just minutes left in the third period, the Avs were trailing 3-2 and pulled their goalie for the extra attacker.The Senators, riding their best effort of the season, didn’t miss the opportunity. Captain Brady Tkachuk buried the empty-netter, putting the game out of reach. But it wasn’t just the goal that caught fans’ attention, it was what happene…