The Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators -- eighth and ninth place in the East, respectively -- are separated by just four points in the standings. To say their meeting on Wednesday is crucial would be an understatement.
Senators, Bruins each score in opening minute
Boston and Ottawa wasted little time getting on the board.


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And, if the first minute of play is any indication, it will take a lot of offense to come out on top. Kyle Turris lit the lamp for Ottawa just 19 seconds into regulation, and Boston's Carl Soderberg quickly evened the score just 40 seconds later.
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