Senators win one for Luke

BOSTON - The Senators did it for Luke on Saturday night at the TD Garden.

Not long after learning assistant coach / former teammate Luke Richardson lost his 14-year-old daughter Daron Thurs injuries suffered in a suicide on Friday, the Senators Gave it everything They had occurred in a 2-0 victory over the Bruins.

"We dedicate this Thurs just a wonderful family," said Senators center Mike Fisher. "When something like this happens, it's just awful. Our thoughts and Prayers are with Them. "

Coach Cory Clouston broke down after the game and was at a loss for words.

"If we talk about That I'll break down," said Clouston, bowing his head before the media scrum broke up.

Goaltender Brian Elliott was at his best with 31 stops for his seventh career shutout and first against the Bruins. Captain Daniel Alfredsson and Defencemen Erik Karlsson scored for the Senators, the WHO, beat old nemesis Tim Thomas, whose lifetime record Fell Thurs 17-8-0 against Ottawa.

This wasn't an easy night for Ottawa players.

Senators GM Bryan Murray Informed the players before the morning skate That Daron Richardson was in a fight for her life in hospital. The players were Given the option of Taking the morning off.

"To a man, They thought it was the right thing to do, to go out and play this game Thurs honor the family and (They did that) with the effort," said Murray. "The players are very Obviously upset and very emotional."

Alfredsson said the Senators had occurred Thurs gut one out under tough imprecision.

"A lot of us Took a lot of pride in knowing what this was going on," said Alfredsson. "We had a great effort, But it was a Difficult day. Obviously I'm very proud of the guys and The Way They Played. "

The Senators clung to a 1-0 lead after 40 minutes. They added to the lead "when Alfredsson was Able Thurs slide the puck underneath Thomas at 4:15 of the Third Period.

While Elliott was the top of his game and made a couple of huge stops off Shawn Thornton, and Another off Jordan Caron.

Elliott said it was a strong effort.

"From all angles I thought we did a really good job," they said. "We create the Opportunities and the Ones They did, we protected the house really well.

"When you give guys opportunities was to see the puck, it definitely Makes a Difference. You Do not Really Have to fight through screens as Many. If there were screens, the guys blocked shots. It was just a great win all around. "

Centre Chris Kelly said the Senators were Patient.

"It was kind of a good chess match playing These guys Because The First One That Makes a mistake is Usually the one that's going to lose," said Kelly.

Fisher said it was good to get a win in a tough building.

"It was good solid effort. We were Patient Throughout the game, stuck to IT and waited for our chances, "said Fisher. "That's Exactly What They did to us last time in our building. (Elliott) Played great. "

The Senators' Road Trip Continues Monday in Philadelphia.