[Hockey News]

OTTAWA (AP) - The Ottawa Senators need a big change in a hurry. They could start by remembering the inspirational words of their former assistant coach.

Roger Neilson's presence is still held in high regard in Ottawa four years after he died of cancer. There's a portrait of him in the Senators assistant coach's box at Scotiabank Place, and another one in the players' room.

And defenceman Wade Redden still gets goosebumps recalling the inspirational locker-room speech a frail but ever-willing Neilson provided during the 2003 Eastern Conference final that nearly vaulted Ottawa past New Jersey.

"Rog had a big effect. For sure, there's a lot of things here to remind us," Redden said, earlier this post-season. "The presence he had and the effect he had, it's pretty special. ... I know he's here somewhere."

The Senators certainly need some kind of a boost after falling behind 2-0 in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup final against the Anaheim Ducks that resumes at Ottawa on Saturday.

Senators would do well to draw on Neilson for Cup inspiration

[blazinsabrez61]

alright so now its 2-1 ducks
so ottawa won one at home
they still dont look like the better team
i still think its gonna b anaheim in 5 (6?)