Sens vs. Rangers

We flew out of Winnipeg early on Boxing Day accompanied by Lyndsay and Dave. They'll be our first guests from the west to check out our digs in Ottawa. We've got their schedules packed full of things to see, fully taking advantage of the excuse to be tourists in our own town.

Dave's been NHL deprived ever since the Jets left in '97, and wanted to get in a Sens game at any cost. So, 5 hours prior to puck drop Monday night, I phone for tickets and the only pair seating left is at $115/seat. We decide to splurge on the one-time event, and Dave is a big fan of Jagr, so it made more sense than waiting to see the Islanders or the Hurricanes later in the week. Our seats were incredible - about 16 rows up with a good view of the whole rink. I knew the tickets were prime when I spotted Joe Clark just a few rows up. Result....Sens dominated again...6 to 2 in front of a sold-out crowd at 19900.