It’s the most exciting time of the year for hockey fans everywhere. With the NHL 2016 playoffs right around the corner, the excitement is growing: players are setting new records, Connor McDavid won’t stop scoring, and teams are making a final push in order to make it to the post-season.

Here in Ottawa, the hometown team’s season has hardly been perfect. The Ottawa Senators have been subject to bad luck, injured players, lacklustre games, and far too many losses. However, they have also had miraculous comebacks and great goaltending.

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Yet, sadly, the Senators are not in a playoff position — if you’re a Sens fan, you probably need a drink. So grab a beer, make some chicken wings, and put on TSN. This one’s for you.

Take a sip if…

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  • Erik Karlsson and the Norris Trophy are mentioned
  • Dave Cameron is shown yelling on camera
  • Someone breaks a stick
  • The Sens are scored on first (take two sips if it was in the first period)
  • Marc Methot throws a hip check
  • Chris Neil gets into a fight

Take two sips if…

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  • Andrew Hammond’s miracle run is mentioned
  • The Sens comeback in the third period
  • The Sens blow their lead
  • Someone who hasn’t scored in forever, or is scoring their first NHL goal, scores against Ottawa
  • Mark Stone nods his head to fix his helmet

Finish your drink if…

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  • Neil throws his arms in the air after a fight
  • The Sens win
  • Burgers are thrown on the ice
  • There’s a full-line brawl

Take a shot if…

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  • It’s a rivalry game (i.e. Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or the Buffalo Sabres)
  • We lose the game (take an extra shot if it was in the last few minutes of the game!)
  • The game goes into overtime or shootout
  • You question why you’re a fan of the team

Regardless of whether the Senators win or lose this season, you will definitely be winning with this game.