Asked how a team might find and exploit any Senators' weaknesses, you could almost see that grin that comes so easily to [Scott Arniel]'s face: "We've seen 'em enough," he said slyly. "We've beat them three times, so we have ways."

"We're two teams that match up really well," Arniel noted. "We've had a lot of pats on the back from our series with Philly, but we're going up against a team with as much skill and speed as we have."

"That's where you're really going to see the change," he said. "You're getting through the neutral zone with a lot of speed. That's the best part. I think you're seeing the real athleticism of the NHL player."