As fans dream of playoffs, Senators hit road to face Blackhawks

With Ottawa Senators fans chanting "We want playoffs!" in the closing stages of Saturday's victory against Columbus, one of the hottest members of the surging club took note.

"It kind of gave me chills, to be honest," Ottawa's Tim Stutzle said. "It was so loud and it was awesome. We're playing great right now and hope to keep it going."

Winners of five straight and 12 of 16, the Senators will open a five-game road trip