'Boring' Senators stick to the script

OTTAWA - Mike Hoffman and his Ottawa Senators teammates heard all the chatter on social media about their style of play, which some perceived as "boring".

Their response? Well, LOL. And another big W.

Marc Methot, Derick Brassard and Zack Smith scored in a 2:18 span midway through the first period to chase goalie Marc-Andre Fleury as the Senators whipped the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Wednesday night to take a 2-1 lead in their NHL Eastern Conference final.