After taking a step back Tuesday, the Ottawa Senators need to shrug it off. A 4-3 setback at the hands in Tampa was just one loss and, while another important player, Shane Pinto, left the game with an injury,

The Lightning are just one point out of a playoff spot at 27-20-4 overall with a 3-9-0 record against their Atlantic Division opponents. They’re averaging 3.4 goals per game which puts them fourth in the league, but the past month has proven to be their most difficult hurdle offensively.

Good news, Ottawa Senators fans! Linus Ullmark is nearing his return to the net for the first time since Dec. 22. With him between the pipes, the Senators were a competitive team and able to rely on him to get them out of tough jams – something they hadn’t been able to do in the past.

After a disappointing overtime loss to the New York Islanders on Saturday, the Tampa Bay Lightning have an opportunity to get back on track with four Atlantic Division matchups ahead of the 4 Nations break next week.