The Ottawa Senators are off to a strong start in the playoffs and have done it without a big contribution from star Dany Heatley.
The Senators made quick work of their opening-round opponent, disposing of the Pittsburgh Penguins in five games without much help from their best player during the regular season.
That could mean trouble for the New Jersey Devils, who will face the Senators in the second round after eliminating the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 3-2 win Sunday.
"Dany was hurting a little bit. I don't think there's any secret in that and I think he'll be better," coach Bryan Murray said Sunday after Ottawa returned to practice from a two-day break. "A couple of days will really give him a little boost. He had the ankle issue, which was bothering him.
Senators coach says Heatley's best is to come
04-22-2007, 11:30 PM
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