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Vermette Helps Senators End Losing Streak

Two-game skid stops against Carolina, but Alfredsson gets hurt

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Jan 17, 2008 11:38 PM CST
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(Newser) – The Ottawa Senators ended a two-game losing streak Thursday, but not all the news was good for the top team in the Eastern Conference. Antoine Vermette scored two goals, but captain Daniel Alfredsson had to leave with a hip injury in a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, reports the Ottawa Citizen.

The Senators, who lead the East with 64 points, are already without high-scorer Dany Heatley, who will miss six weeks with a separated shoulder. No announcement was made how long Alfredsson may be out. Randy Robitaille, Mike Fisher and Jason Spezza also scored goals for the Senators, who sent the Hurricanes with their fourth straight loss.

Ottawa Senators' Antoine Vermette reaches for his own rebound to backhand the puck in past Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward for a goal during the second period of their NHL game in Ottawa Thursday Jan. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Tom Hanson)
Ottawa Senators' Antoine Vermette reaches for his own rebound to backhand the puck in past Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward for a goal during the second period of their NHL game in Ottawa Thursday...   (Associated Press)
Ottawa Senators goalie Martin Gerber, of Switzerland, makes a save against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of the NHL hockey game in Ottawa Thursday Jan. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Tom Hanson)
Ottawa Senators goalie Martin Gerber, of Switzerland, makes a save against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of the NHL hockey game in Ottawa Thursday Jan. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian...   (Associated Press)
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward reaches behind too late to stop Ottawa Senators Antoine Vermette's backhand shot goal during the second period of a NHL game in Ottawa Thursday Jan. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Tom Hanson)
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward reaches behind too late to stop Ottawa Senators Antoine Vermette's backhand shot goal during the second period of a NHL game in Ottawa Thursday Jan. 17, 2008. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Ottawa Senators' Mike Fisher, right, hits Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward with his skate during the first period of a NHL hockey game in Ottawa Thursday Jan. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Tom Hanson)
Ottawa Senators' Mike Fisher, right, hits Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward with his skate during the first period of a NHL hockey game in Ottawa Thursday Jan. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Tom...   (Associated Press)
Ottawa Senators' Mike Fisher crashes into Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward on a breakaway during the first period of theirNHL hockey game in Ottawa Thursday Jan. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Tom Hanson) THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tom Hanson
Ottawa Senators' Mike Fisher crashes into Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward on a breakaway during the first period of theirNHL hockey game in Ottawa Thursday Jan. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Tom...   (Associated Press)
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward reaches behind too late to stop Ottawa Senators Antoine Vermette's backhand shot goal during the second period of a NHL game in Ottawa Thursday Jan. 17, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Tom Hanson)
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward reaches behind too late to stop Ottawa Senators Antoine Vermette's backhand shot goal during the second period of a NHL game in Ottawa Thursday Jan. 17, 2008. (AP...   (Associated Press)
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