Condon makes 27 saves, Hoffman scores as Senators shut out Canucks
OTTAWA — Mike Condon showed his new coach he was prepared to debut with the Ottawa Senators despite the circumstances.
Condon, who was acquired from Pittsburgh on Wednesday for a 2017 fifth-round pick, made 27 saves as the Senators blanked the Vancouver Canucks 1-0 on Thursday.
Upon learning of the trade, Condon flew from Los Angeles to arrive in Ottawa in the wee hours Thursday morning and managed to grab a few hours sleep before meeting with Senators goalie coach Pierre Groulx in preparation for his first game with the Senators.
“Came as advertised,” said Senators coach Guy Boucher. “I was expecting nervous, but our goalie coach said he’ll be calm and that’s exactly what he was. He was calm throughout the entire game.”