Pre-GAME
What Is Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza?
Chicago deep-dish pizza, also called Chicago-style pizza, is pizza cooked in a pan instead of a baking tray or pizza peel. Due to it being cooked in a pan, diners enjoy a whopping layered concoction that rivals typical pizza in sheer height alone. It also has a thicker crust, which almost makes it resemble a pie of sorts. Additionally, Chicago deep-dish pizza rearranges the typical layering of toppings you’re used to.
This is because it is much thicker than regular pizza, so the cheese and other toppings would likely burn if left too long to sizzle in the oven. For this reason, you’ll find the tomato sauce as the top layer, not the cheese! As for the rest of it, you can get pretty much whatever you like — there are plenty of different types of cheese, sauces, meats, vegetables, and other toppings to meet your fancy.
The most popular combination is the deep-dish cheese pizza, which differs from your average slice by adding a layer of olive oil, a few inches of melted cheese, and chunky tomato sauce.
GAME DAY REPORT
Senators vs. Blackhawks
Last time: The Senators have gone 7-8-4 in games decided by one goal this season. Chicago is 6-28-1 in road games. The Blackhawks have given up 256 goals this season while scoring 159. They currently have a -97 scoring differential.
Game Day: The teams play for the second time this season. The Blackhawks won the previous matchup 3-2. Jason Dickinson scored two goals in the win. Dickinson is coming off a two goal game against the Flames on Tuesday.
Blackhawks
21-46-5
8th Central
W2
Petr Mrazek
(17-26-4)
16.2 (28th)
77.1 (22nd)
2.21 (T31st)
3.56 (T28th)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Goalie
(Expected)
PP (%)
PK (%)
Avg. Goals Scored
Avg. Goals Allowed
Senators
31-36-4
7th Atlantic
W3
J. Korpisalo
(18-21-4)
17.6 (24th)
73.2 (31st)
3.21 (14th)
3.54 (28th)
Injury Report
Senators: J. Norris (LT – Shoulder), Z. MacEwen (IR – Lower Body), M. Highmore (Upper Body)
Blackhawks: Taylor Hall: out for season (knee), Connor Murphy: out (lower body), Colin Blackwell: day to day (undisclosed), Reese Johnson: out (concussion).
Game recap – Mar 27 – sens vs. sabres
Senators win 3rd in a row, defeat Sabres 6-2
A quick explosion in scoring 10 minutes at the start of the game made the Senators win a formality against the Buffalo Sabres. A few goals in the 2nd period was not enough to swing the momentum around, as Ottawa continued to dominate in another victory.
Quick Sens Highlights:
- The Senators exploded in the first 10 minutes for the 1st period, scoring 4 consecutive goals before scoring yet another goal in the dying minutes of the period to take a commanding 5-0 lead.
- Artem Zub scored his 4th of the season, assisted by Mark Kastelic and Boris Katchouk, 2:37 into the 1st period.
- Boris Katchouk scored his 6th of the season, assisted by Parker Kelly and Mark Kastelic, 4:56 into the 1st period.
- Drake Batherson scored his 26th of the season, assisted by Shane Pinto and Brady Tkachuk, 6:01 into the 1st period.
- Jakob Chychrun scored his 12th of the season, assisted by Shane Pinto, 8:49 into the 1st period, chasing Buffalo goaltender Luukkonen out of the net to be replaced by Levi.
- Brady Tkachuk scored his 32nd of the season, assisted by Shane Pinto and Thomas Chabot, 19:11 in the period, to conclude the period with a 5-0 lead.
- The Sabres scored two goals in the second period to cut the lead to 5-2.
- An empty net goal scored by Shane Pinto, at the end of the 3rd period, provided his first 4-point game, for a 6-2 win.
- Joonas Korpisalo took the win, making 36 saves on 38 shots for a 2.00 GA and .947 SV%.
NHL Three Stars
⭐ S. Pinto (1G 3A) ⭐⭐ B. Katchouk (1G 1A) ⭐⭐⭐ J. Korpisalo (36 SV .947 SV%)
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY
🇺🇲 Jack Sanderson becomes a Senator
On March 27, 2022, Jack Sanderson signed a 3-year entry level contract with the Senators.
🏒 Tkachuk matches franchise record
In 2019, Brady Tkachuk matched a franchise record in becoming the second Senator (to Jason York) to register 12 shots on goal in one game.
🎶 Tarasenko reaches 500 points with Blues
In 2022, Vladimir Tarasenko became the 5th player in Blues history to score 500 points with the team.
by the numbers – jersey # 3
Did you know that 10 Ottawa Senators players have worn jersey #3? Did you also know that all players who wore #3 were all defencemen?
Here is a partial list containing the most recognizable players who wore jersey #3:
- Zdeno Chara (2001-02 to 2005-06)
- Lawrence Nycholat (2007-08)
- Marc Methot (2012-13 to 2016-17)
- Josh Brown (2020-21 to 2021-22)
Check the By The Numbers page to see former players who proudly wore Senators jerseys and don’t forget to check our searchable table!
