3 Game Essentials | Kraken at Senators | March 10

One: What's Good

Hakstol acknowledged there was "good stuff" in the game, but not in the moment late Tuesday evening. Here's a possible list of the good:

Two: Focus on Kraken: Johansson

Marcus Johansson can fly under the radar for some fans, but his teammates appreciate the veteran's willingness to stand net-front and create scoring chances, including a highlight primary assist on Wennberg's goal Tuesday.
Johansson is one point shy of 400 career points (goals and assists). When he hits the milestone, let's hope it's Thursday, Johansson becomes the 13th member of the 2009 NHL Draft class to do so. In a mathematical coincidence, he also becomes the 13th active Swedish player to reach 400.

Three: Know the Foe: Ottawa Senators (20-31-5)

Ottawa just finished an early March five-game road trip of their own, losing to Tampa Bay (5-2), Florida (3-0), Arizona (8-5) and Vegas (2-1) before surprising St. Louis 4-1 Tuesday. Superstar-in-the-making Tim Stützle, 20, scored a power-play goal for his 13th goal to pair with 20 assists. Look out for him.
Same for Brady Tkachuk, who scored his 19th goal Tuesday in his native St. Louis. For new fans, he pronounces his name "kuh-CHUCK." And, his brother Matthew is that guy on the Calgary Flames making plays with between-his-legs passes and shots on highlight reels in recent weeks. Their dad, Keith, played 1,201 games in the NHL, lots for St. Louis. They form one of the great American hockey families and the story is far from complete.