Senators’ defense spurs offense in win vs. Avalanche

Ottawa used its defense to spur its offense Wednesday as the six defensemen tallied seven assists in the Senators' 5-2 home victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist, while Ridly Greig, Nick Cousins, Claude Giroux and Brady Tkachuk also scored. Blueliner Artem Zub finished with two assists, while Thomas Chabot, Jake Sanderson, Tyler Kleven, Jordan Spence, and Nick Jensen also finished with assists.

James Reimer only needed to stop 16 shots as the Avalanche mustered a season-worst 18 shots...