Ducks Secure Narrow Win Over Senators Amid Playoff Droughts

Alex Killorn's third-period goal lifts Anaheim Ducks to a 2-1 victory over Ottawa Senators, highlighting both teams' extended absence from the playoffs.

Alex Killorn scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, marking his 10th of the season and securing the Ducks' third win in four games.
Lukas Dostal made 29 saves for Anaheim, extending his impressive performance to 110 saves on 116 shots over three games.
The Ducks and Senators, both enduring playoff droughts longer than half a decade, traded key veterans before the game, impacting their lineups.
Anaheim played without three of their top four scorers due to injuries and trades, including two-time All-Star forward Troy Terry.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman stated the league has no interest in expanding its playoff format, despite the NHL's expansion to 32 teams.