hroughout the locker room was that they needed a better start.Now that they've gotten the experience of Game 1 of this second round out of the way, they're convinced they'll be better off in Game 2."Our expectation is that in Game 2 is that now that our players have seen what the second round is like that their level of play and compete level will rise up. We'll see if it's enough." --Senators coach Paul MacLean"There was definitely some jitters and guys were maybe gripping their stick a little bit too tight," Senators goalie Craig Anderson said. "Give [the Penguins] credit; they came out of the gate flying. Their first couple shifts were excellent and they really had momentum and their building was loud."Pittsburgh has a veteran-dotted roster with 14 players who have played in the Stanley Cup Final. Against a team with scores of players making their postseason debuts for the New York Islanders in the first round, the Penguins won, 5-0, in Game 1.But New York won Game 2 in Pittsburgh, 4-3. Throughout the Islanders locker room, players said getting the new experience under their belts was beneficial for Game 2.The Senators are hopeful for a similar boost for their second game against the Penguins. After all, getting a split on the road against the No. 1 seed would be a good way to head back to Scotiabank Place for Game 3 on Sunday."Our expectation is that in Game 2 is that now that our players have seen what the second round is like that their level of play and compete level will rise up," MacLean said. "We'll see if it's enough."
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