Travis Green’s story — and not just for this season — is one of perseverance, learning from his mistakes and growing as a coach. Alex Adams looks at how that has put the Ottawa Senators coach in the running for the Jack Adams, and a solid playoff run.

The Ottawa Senators survived a season of drama and goaltending instability to clinch a playoff berth, proving that the longest roads often lead to the most dangerous teams.

Just 17 days after suffering a broken right forearm and two weeks after surgery, Thomas Chabot miraculously returned to the Senators' lineup Thursday against the Florida Panthers. His play helped the Senators take another big step toward a playoff spot.

Outside forces have been good to the Ottawa Senators but, more importantly, their inside forces have been even better. Alex Adams explains what it means to the team's playoff hopes.

Whatever happens in the remaining seven games, the story of this Senators team will be narrated by Linus Ullmark and Brady Tkachuk, writes Alex Adams.

With their playoff fate on the line, it’ll be a tense final nine games for Ottawa Senators fans. Alex Adams tells us what to watch for.