Game Day – Sens vs. Flyers – Mar 2, 2024

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The Pre-Game

It Is About To Get Gritty

When it comes to which NHL mascot has the most unique and well, frightening look, many hockey fans will easily scream the name of Gritty. Oh yes, the official NHL mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers is not only one of the most popular ones today but has made quite the name for himself on the internet.

Standing at 7′ tall with googly eyes ready to intimidate opponents at any given time, Gritty is easily a fan favorite every time the Flyers play at home in Wells Fargo Center. Making his debut in 2018, he quickly became the envy of other mascots across the NHL and has gone viral on social media thanks to all his antics, pranks, and ability to rally the team when it matters most.

Fans of the Flyers embraced Gritty immediately upon arrival, but hockey fans everywhere instantly recognize him and well, they love him. Needless to say, the Flyers got it right with Gritty’s design, look, and everything he’s known to do at home games, community events, and school visits.

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GAME DAY REPORT

Sens Vs Flyers

Last time: Senators staged a comeback to win on the road against Flyers 5-3. Philadelphia jumped onto a quick start, scoring 2 goals but Ottawa did something they have struggled to do in the past, staged a successful comeback, scoring four unanswered goals to secure the victory.

Game Day: Ottawa is facing yet another back-to-back game and has a sour taste in their mouth after facing defeat by the lowly Coyotes yesterday. Senators have defeated the Flyers twice this season and would love to sweep them tonight and end their losing streak before embarking on a California road trip.

Statistically, the Flyers boast the worst power play in the NHL, however Ottawa has one of the worst penalty kills, so special teams may play a huge factor in the game. Flyers sits bottom 3rd in the league in average scores per game but Ottawa sits near the bottom in the league in goals allowed. This might be another high scoring affair!

Injury Report

Senators: J. Norris (LT – Shoulder), T. Hamonic (Undisclosed), J. Korpisalo (Illness)
Flyers: J. Drysdale (IR – Upper Body), T. Konecny (Upper Body), R. Ristolainen (IR – Upper Body), R. Ellis (IR-LT – Back)

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Game recap – Mar 1 – sens vs. coyotes

Arizona ends losing streak against Senators 5-3

If you want to end a losing streak, then look no further than a match up against the Ottawa Senators. All season long, teams with losing streaks have faced Ottawa only to win and it was not different during Country Night at the Canadian Tire Centre. Ottawa started with a familiar pattern of being scored against in the first 10 minutes of the opening period. Despite mounting a comeback to tie the game, Ottawa faltered and faced another defeat.

Quick Sens Highlights:

• Arizona scored within 10 minutes of the first period, resulting in the Senators allowing the first goal in the last 4 games and allowing a goal in the first 10 minutes in the 3rd game in a row.
• Arizona scored yet again at the 13 minute mark to take a 2-0 lead.
• Zach MacEwen took a double-minor high-sticking penalty followed by a tripping penalty by Ridly Greig causing a long 5-3 for Arizona which resulted in a power-play goal. Following the goal, the team remained on a 5-3 since the goal eliminated the first 2 minute high-sticking penalty however MacEwen and Greig remain in the penalty box.
• Vladimir Tarasenko scores his 16th of the year following the completion of the long penalty kill. The goal was assisted by Jakob Chychrun and Shane Pinto to end the 1st period and reduce the deficit to 3-1.
• Drake Batherson scored his 21st of the season, assisted by Jacob-Bernard Docker and Tim Stutlze to climb to 3-2 in the 2nd period.
• Shane Pinto scored his 6th of the season, on a power-play goal, to tie the game 3-3. The goal was assisted by multi-point Vladimir Tarasenko and Tim Stutlze.
• Arizona scored early in the 3rd period to take the lead 4-3 and kept the pressure scoring an empty net goal to end the game 5-3.
• Anton Forsberg earned the loss, making 26 saves on 30 shots for a 4.00 GA and .867 SV%.

NHL Three Stars

⭐ M. Maccelli (1G 2A) ⭐⭐ D. Guenther (1G 1A) ⭐⭐⭐ N. Schmaltz (1G 1A)

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ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY

🥅 Anderson sets NHL record
In 2088, Craig Anderson set an NHL record for most saves in a shutout when he registered 53 stops in a 1-0 win at the N.Y. Islanders.

🏒 Sens plays first outdoor game
In 2014, The Ottawa Senators played their first outdoor game in franchise history when they opposed the Vancouver Canucks in the 2014 Heritage Classic at BC Place in Vancouver. The Senators earn a 4-2 victory as Ottawa native Cody Ceci scored the game-winning goal.

♞ Ottawa wins in Vegas baby!
In 2018, Ottawa earned a 5-4 victory at Vegas for its first ever win over the Golden Knights. The game sees Erik Karlsson record three assists to become the first defenceman in Senators history to register five consecutive 40-assist seasons.

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by the numbers – jersey # 12

Upon Alex DeBrincat’s departure from the Senators, one would think the jersey number would return to Shane Pinto however, you would be wrong! Since Shane Pinto was an unsigned restricted free agent (and subsequently suspended for 41-games), Mark Kastelic swooped in to take jersey #12. When Shane Pinto returned in January, he returned to his previous number, jersey #57.

Here is a partial list of Senator players who wore jersey #12:

• Pat Falloon (1997-98)
• Mike Fisher (1999-00 to 2010-11)
• Marian Gabork (2017-18)
• Shane Pinto (2021-22)
• Alex DeBrincat (2022-23)

Check the By The Numbers page to see former players who proudly wore Senators jerseys and don’t forget to check our searchable table!

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AROUND THE RINK

• Markstrom: Flames could handle my situation better
• Leafs reunite with Lyubushkin for pair of draft picks
• Kiprusoff poised for ‘great honor’ of Flames retiring his No. 34 Saturday

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