from Stephen Whyno of the CP at the Globe and Mail,

“We need to worry about ourselves, we can’t be scoreboard-watchers,” rookie 20-goal scorer Mark Stone said. “We just need to bear down, win our game on Tuesday and go forward from there.”

Karlsson said the Senators have been facing each game for the past several weeks as the most important of their season, and their upcoming showdown with the Penguins is no different.

“Same mentality,” Ottawa’s Norris Trophy candidate said. “They’re still a good team and they’re on the brink, as well, and they’re going to bring out their best. They’re a well-established team and we’ve got to play our best to have a chance to win.”

If the Senators lose to the Penguins in regulation, Pittsburgh clinches a playoff spot and Ottawa moves to the brink. Elimination could come as soon as Wednesday, depending on how the Red Wings and Bruins do.

Until it’s over, though, the Senators are confident about their chances heading into Tuesday.

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