The Ottawa Senators opened the second half of the season the same way they closed the first half – with a win. It marked the first time in 6 weeks that the inconsistent Senators posted back to back W’s, and hopefully it is a harbinger for things to come. Yesterday I looked back at the first half of the Senators season by handing out grades to the goaltenders and defensemen, and today I turn my attention to the forwards.

Dec 21, 2013; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Marc Methot (3) celebrates with teammates after scoring his second goal of the game during the second period against the Phoenix Coyotes at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports