Senators' Mike Hoffman: Clicks with new linemate immediately

Hoffman dished out two helpers and went plus-2 with two PIM against the Avalanche on Thursday.

Analysis:

Hoffman skated on a line with the newly acquired Alex Burrows and Derick Brassard, and both of his helpers resulted in goals by Burrows. The 27-year-old winger has three goals and three assists in his past six appearances after failing to register a point over the previous five games. Hoffman also raised his rating to plus-10, making him one of just four players with double-digit power-play goals and a double-digit positive rating.