Thomas Chabot and Tim Stutzle scored in the first period for Ottawa and the Senators held off the Detroit Red Wings in a 4-3 victory.

Holding the Eastern Conference's first wild-card berth, the Ottawa Senators are close to securing their first trip to the post-season since 2017. Nevertheless, some fans and pundits are already pondering their potential off-season moves.

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (85) stops a shot on goaltender Anton Forsberg (31) with Detroit Red Wings center Joe Veleno, center, working in front of the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson) AP