Senators' playoff run highlights a near miss for the Stanley Cup Final

In 2002-03, the Ottawa Senators, led by coach Jacques Martin and stars like Daniel Alfredsson and Marian Hossa, finished the regular season with a franchise-best 52-21-9 record. They advanced to the Eastern Conference Final for the first time, defeating the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers. After securing an overtime win in Game 1 against the New Jersey Devils, the Senators lost the next three games, leaving them on the brink of the Stanley Cup Final. Former players reflected on the playoff experience and its significance for the team and the city of Ottawa, marking a high point in franchise history despite the eventual disappointment.

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