 After losing to Boston, the team the Senators were chasing, coach Cameron returned to starting Hammond, who continued his streak of holding the opposition to two or fewer goals, and the team being undefeated in regulation time with him starting.Hammond became only the third NHL goalie since 1938 to hold the opposition to two or fewer goals for his first twelve career starts.The team continued its run with Hammond and qualified for the playoffs in the final game of the season.