By Ken Warren Ottawa Citizen <\/p>\n
DETROIT Revenge is best served with a cold move in the shootout. <\/p>\n
At least thats the way it must have felt for Ottawa Senators winger Mark Stone. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
The victory also allowed Senators goaltender Andrew Hammond to improve his record to 15-1-1 in the NHL. <\/p>\n
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. <\/p>\n
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