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When the Senators exorcise a demon that has haunted them since 2003, you can't help but find it too easy to type up words for your blog.

The Sens looked awful in period 1 tonight, but like against Pittsburgh in game 4, the Sens were badly outplayed but regrouped the next period still having a chance to win. They were too passive after the opening faceoff, also taking a couple of weak penalties to compound their problems. Emery made a handful of good saves to keep the game within reach in period 1, and Antoine Vermette FINALLY scored in the 2nd period after having so many chances elude him during the series to tie it up and gave the team life. The pizza line took over and brought the rest of the offence with 6 points combined for the night. Everything was clicking. Every bounce was going their way.

Of course, the Devils last goal with 40 seconds remaining put the fans on edge until the end of the game, but no worries. The Devils are out, and the Senators are suddenly looking to everyone that this could be their year.

Before I get carried away, you have to step back and realize the Sens have only won 1/2 the games they need to win it all. But out of 30 teams they are the last four remaining. I have to admit, when I thought of how far Ottawa can go before the playoffs started, I thought the Conference Final would be about as far as they could make it. Seeing the way they've played to make it this far, I truly believe they have a chance to prove all the doubters wrong, including myself before this all started, and bring that Cup back to Canada.

I think the Rangers are the weaker team than Buffalo and likely the Sabres will advance. But, I hope at least it'll go seven games and they'll pound the tar out of each other before they face a well-rested Senators squad.

Keep it going boys. You're making Ottawa proud.