"The Ottawa Senators fell deeper into uncharted territory on Tuesday night with their seventh consecutive loss, 3-1 to the St. Louis Blues.

Since this skid started, the Senators have got just one point from a 2-1 overtime loss to the New York Islanders and are clinging to the No. 8 playoff spot in the National Hockey League's Eastern Conference, two points ahead of the Florida Panthers.

Daniel Alfredsson got the only goal for the Senators (27-22-7), during a power play early in the second period.

David Perron scored twice for the Blues (31-14-7), with Chris Porter getting one.

Craig Anderson, making his 18th consecutive start for Ottawa, was pulled after allowing two goals on four shots in the first 3:49 of the opening period."