8 tweets that defined the Sens vs. Pens Game 6 nail-biter

The Ottawa Senators survived to force a Game 7 in Pittsburgh after a hand-wringing, nail-biting 2-1 win.

The game started out cautiously, but the Senators took a few penalties, a scary proposition after the Penguins scored three power-play goals in Game 5.

The game remained scoreless through one period, but a lot more happened in the second. That started with a controversial call.

The referee originally called this a goal on the ice. Senators head coach Guy Boucherchallenged it, though.

After the review, officials deemed Trevor Daleypushed Craig Anderson into the net with his stick, which negated the goal.

The game remained scoreless and Penguins fans were pretty upset.

That anger did not last long, though. Pittsburgh kept pressing until Evgeni Malkin out-muscled Zack Smith to break the ice.

• Never-say-die Sens force a Game 7

The nervousness grew through the second period as Pittsburgh controlled the play. Then Ottawa caught a break with a two-man advantage power-play.

This was the perfect chance to end a long, painful power-play drought. Bobby Ryan capitalized.

Craig Anderson knew he couldn't give up a second goal and he stood tall stopping22 shots in the second period alone.

His teammates realized that trend had to change and theytook a different attitude into the third.

This early goal from Mike Hoffman helped ease the tension.

The Senators played a strong period and they held on to win Game 6, 2-1. The series will be decided on Thursday night in Pittsburgh.