Pre-GAME
Worst team in NHL history?
The 1992-93 Ottawa Senators top off this list as having an even worse inaugural season than the 1974-75 Capitals. As the league expanded from 21 to 24 teams, it surprised many that Ottawa was awarded a franchise heading into the season. They played at the Ottawa Civic Centre, which sat just 6,500 fans, though the Senators were not exactly doing anything on the ice that begged more fans to come to their games. Astoundingly, they topped the Capitals record for longest road losing streak and longest road losing streak to start a season, losing their first 39 games away from home. Their sole road victory came on April 3rd, in a 5-3 victory against the New York Islanders. This game ended up being the only points they collected on the road all season. While the Senators were abysmal on the road in 1992-93, they were not much better at home, setting the record for longest home losing streak in NHL history (11). While there have been some impressively bad teams in the history of the NHL, the 1992-93 Ottawa Senators top the list. Their record finishing the season was 10-70-4.
GAME DAY REPORT
Senators vs. Lightning
Last time: The teams match up Thursday for the fourth time this season. The Senators won 4-2 in the previous matchup. Sens had a strong night capitalizing when they could. The shots were Sens 27 to Lightning 26. It was an even strength battle as the Senators were the only ones to be granted a power play in the victory.
Game Day: The Senators will lean on Brady Tkachuk who has three goals and eight assists over the past 10 games. The Lightning will lean on Brayden Point who has 44 goals and 42 assists this season.
Lightning
44-27-7
4th Atlantic
W1
A. Vasilevskiy
30-18-2)
29.7 (1st)
82.9 (5th)
3.54 (5th)
3.24 (22nd)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Goalie
(Expected)
PP (%)
PK (%)
Avg. Goals Scored
Avg. Goals Allowed
Senators
34-40-4
7th Atlantic
L1
J. Korpisalo
(20-25-4)
17.8 (25th)
74.6 (29th)
3.09 (T15th)
3.46 (28th)
Injury Report
Senators: J. Norris (LT – Shoulder), M. Highmore (IR – Upper Body), Angus Crookshank (Lower Body),
T. Stutzle (Upper Body), D. Kubalik (Undisclosed), T. Hamonic (Lower Body)
Lightning: M. Sergachev (IR-LT – Leg), J. Johansson (Lower Body), H. Fleury (Undisclosed)
Game recap – Apr 9 – sens vs. panthers
Panthers blank out Senators again, wins 2-0
Two goales in the 1st period was enough to put this uneventful game away and allow the Panthers to sweep the season series.
Quick Sens Highlights:
- Short on highlights as the Senators are probably happy this was the last time they would be facing the Panthers this seasons.
- Florida scored twice in the 1st period to put the game away 2-0.
- Joonas Korpisalo took the loss, making 28 saves on 30 shots for 2.00 GA and a .933 SV%.
NHL Three Stars
⭐ A. Stolarz (25 Saves) ⭐⭐ N. Cousins (1G) ⭐⭐⭐ A. Lundell (1G)
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY – FLYERS EDITION
Yes, it just so happens that Today’s Day In History items include the Philadelphia Flyers.
🏒 J-G Pageau Has Arrived
In 2013, Jean Gabriel Pageau made his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators facing off against the Philadelphia Flyers, recording his first NHL assist.
💿 Sens Make Playoffs – Breaks NHL Record
In 2015, the Senators defeated the Flyers on the last day of the regular season to qualify for the playoffs. In the process, Ottawa established a new NHL record in overcoming the largest deficit in league history to make the playoffs, after being 14 points out of a playoff spot on Feb 10th.
🪨 Mark Stone Rookie Record
Also in 2015, Mark Stone scored twice to conclude the season on a 9-game point streak which represents the first time in franchise history that a rookie has posted a streak of that duration.
by the numbers – jersey # 20
Did you know that only 10 Ottawa Senators players have worn jersey #20? No active players wear #20 today however, below are a few memorable players. Can you guess the others?
Here is a partial list containing the most recognizable players who wore jersey #20:
- Magnus Arvedson (1997-98 to 2002-03)
- Antoine Vermette (2003-04 to 2008-09)
- Logan Shaw (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!
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