DETROIT, MI. — When David Perron received a long pass from linemate Drake Batherson at the blue line, a goal felt inevitable. Detroit Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider was helpless to stop his former teammate, falling to the ice as Perron beat Detroit goalie Alex Lyon gloveside.

David has found a way to harness that superpower beyond personal stats to become the quintessential leader of very good hockey teams.'

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk’s decision to drop the gloves Thursday night may have changed more than just the momentum of the game against the Detroit Red Wings. It may have sent a message about what this Senators team stands for the remainder of the season, with Ottawa still trying to clinch a postseason berth.