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National Trading Card Day
Before the internet and even before television, one amazing way that people connected over certain topics was through trading cards. Printed on cardstock and originally tucked into cigarette or gum packages, these trading cards went from a barely noticeable add-on to a fascinating hobby and popular part of American culture.
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GAME DAY REPORT
This Game: The Senators faced the Vegas Golden Knight on Dec 17, losing 6-3 on the road. Now, they face the Golden Knights at home, looking at evening up the series. This is their last encounter this season and the last opportunity to grab 2 points from Vegas. Ottawa is 24-27-3 overall and 16-13-2 in home games. The Senators have given up 190 goals while scoring 181 for a -9 scoring differential. Vegas has a 13-10-4 record on the road and a 32-19-6 record overall. The Golden Knights have gone 28-5-4 when scoring three or more goals. The teams square off Saturday for the second time this season. The Golden Knights won 6-3 in the last matchup.
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Golden Knights
32-19-6
2nd Paciic
L2
A. Hill
(14-5-2)
19.6(18th)
81.4(12th)
3.14(14th)
2.81(10th)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Goalie
(Expected)
PP (%)
PK (%)
Avg. Goals Scored
Avg. Goals Allowed
Senators
19-25-2
8th Atlantic
W1
A. Forsberg
(10-8-0)
16.1 (25rd)
74.8 (28th)
3.35 (9th)
3.52 (28th)
Injury Report
Senators:
Golden Knights: Mark Stone IR, William Carrier IR, Jack Eichel IR Tobias Bjornfot, Pavel Dorofeyev IR
Game recap – Feb 22 – sens vs. stars
Sens Dominate Against First Place Stars
Josh Norris score two goals and the Ottawa Senators beat the Dallas Stars 4-1 on Thursday night. Thomas Chabot and Shane Pinto also scored for Ottawa, which has won two of its last three games. Anton Forsberg turned away 14 shots. Joe Pavelski scored for Dallas, which has now lost four in a row. Jake Oettinger started in net for Dallas but was pulled in the second period after allowing three goals on 11 shots. Scott Wedgewood gave up one goal on 19 shots in relief.
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Quick Sens Highlights:
- Anton Forsberg earned the win/loss, making 14 saves on 15 shots for a 1.00 GA and .933 SV%.
- Josh Norris scored two goals to earn first star.
- Shane Pinto scored his 4th goal of the season on the Power Play.
NHL Three Stars
⭐ Josh Norris ⭐⭐ Drake Batherson ⭐⭐⭐ Shane Pinto
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY
⇄ Kovalev traded to Pittsburgh
In 2011, the Ottawa Senators acquired a 7th round-pick in the NHL draft from Pittsburgh in exchange for forward Alex Kovalev. With the 7th-round pick, the Senators selected Ryan Dzingel.
🇸🇪 Erik Karlsson tops Olympic defenceman in Silver win
In 2014, Senators defenceman Erik Karlsson was named the top defenceman at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. He finished in a tie for the tournament scoring lead with four goals and eight points and captured a silver medal with Sweden.
🏒 Anthony Duclair debuts with Sens
In 2019, Anthony Duclair made his Ottawa Senators debut against the Calgary Flames after being acquired from the Columbus Blue Jackets.
⇄ J-G Pageau traded to Islanders
In 2020, the Ottawa Senators acquired a 1st-round pick and a 2nd-round pick in the 2020 NHL Draft, from the New York Islanders in exchange for Jean-Gabriel Pageau. The 2nd-round pick was eventually traded to the Toronto Maples Leafs and Ottawa used the 1st-round pick to select Ridly Greig.
by the numbers – jersey # 75
Egor Sokolov wore jersey #75 with the Ottawa Senator during the 2021-22 season, but did you know that no other Senators player has worn number #75?
Sokolov is one of a select few recent Senator players to be the first and only player to wear a jersey.
Check the By The Numbers page to see former players who proudly wore Senators jerseys and don’t forget to check our searchable table!
