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Sens down Canucks 3-0

Ryan Dzingel might have found a home on the Ottawa Senators' second line.

The second-year forward had the first two-goal game of his career and Craig Anderson made 22 saves Tuesday as Ottawa defeated the Vancouver Canucks 3-0.

Dzingel suited up alongside Derick Brassard and Bobby Ryan after spending the first five games of the season on the fourth line, and the speedy winger made the most of his opportunity.

"It was easy to play with those guys. They're great NHLers and great people," said Dzingel. "Two good friends, and to be honest I just had a lot of fun out there — just trying not to get in their way.

"I was proud to play with those two guys."

The 24-year-old split time between Ottawa and the AHL last season, registering three goals and six assists in 30 NHL games, but he already has four goals and two assists through six outings in 2016-17.

"The whole summer I didn't just focus on just making the team," said the native of Wheaton, Ill. "I came to make a difference. My mindset was not to just be good enough, it was to be better."

Dzingel said moving up the lineup would have been more difficult if he didn't already have great relationships off the ice with both Ryan and Brassard. He showed up early to training camp and lived with Ryan for a time before moving into Brassard's house once the season started.

"There aren't any nerves when you know how good they are," said Dzingel. "I just had to play my game."



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