By Ken Warren Ottawa Citizen

DETROIT Revenge is best served with a cold move in the shootout.

At least thats the way it must have felt for Ottawa Senators winger Mark Stone.

After three periods of frustration, including seven shots on goal against Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek, Stone finally found the answer when it counted most.

Stone scored the winning goal in the Senators 2-1 shootout win over the Red Wings, ending a three-game losing streak and keeping alive their hopes of earning a playoff berth.

The victory was vital, considering that Boston defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday, a victory which all but eliminates the Panthers from playoff contention. The Bruins remain three points ahead of the Senators in the battle for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Bruins have five games remaining, the Senators have six.

It was more about frustration, said Stone of his efforts against Mrazek, the former Ottawa 67s and Czech world junior goaltender. I remember back in the world junior championships in 2012, I couldnt get one by this guy, so it felt good to finally break through, said Stone, who played for Canada against Mrazeks Czech squad.

The Senators were staring at a five-point deficit and shaking their heads at Mrazeks phenomenal play until Clarke MacArthur finally solved the Red Wings goaltender to tie the game 1-1 with 4:02 remaining in regulation.

The victory also allowed Senators goaltender Andrew Hammond to improve his record to 15-1-1 in the NHL.

The day began with the Red Wings in the midst of a full-blown goaltending controversy, with Mrazek getting the nod over veteran Jimmy Howard.

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