Game Day – Sens vs. Red Wings – Dec 5, 2024

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Pre-GAME

The California road trip resulted in a balanced result over 1-1-1, 1 win over San Jose (a steal), 1 loss in Los Angeles and a shootout point in Anaheim in a closely contested game. The Senators return home for a 4-game homestead and will then travel to Carolina before returning home for a final game in December before embarking on a 9 game road-trip which starts before the holiday break and continues until January 9th!

Pizza Line Reunion: The famous “Pizza Line” will reunite tonight for the ceremonial puck drop. Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza, and Dany Heatley will be joined together for the first time in 15 years to celebrate the top line that had tremendous success in Ottawa. This will mark Dany Heatley’s first return to Ottawa since his controversial departure.

TO WATCH: Sens vs. Red Wings at 7:00pm on TSN5

Game Day Report / Player Profile / Locker Room / On This Day / Around The Rink

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GAME DAY REPORT

Senators vs. Red Wings

Last Season: The Senators faced the Detroit Red Wings four times last year, taking the series with 3 games to 1. It all started with the first home loss of the season on October 21st, in a 5-2 loss with DeBrincat’s return to Ottawa. Next, Ottawa took an overtime victory, 5-4 on November 16th followed by a 5-1 win on December 9th in a game that saw David Perron being ejected for a hit on Zub. That could have made for an awkward conversation during training camp! Lastly, the Senators scored an overtime victory, 3-2 on January 31st.

Game Day: Senators snagged a point in the Anaheim game while Detroit did the same, losing in overtime to the Boston Bruins. The Senators have lost two games in a row while Detroit is riding a 3 game losing streak. Somethings gotta give tonight!

Injury Report

Senators: D. Perron (Upper Body), A. Zub (IR-LT – Foot)
Detroit: P. Kane (Upper Body), C. Talbot (Lower Body), A. Lyon (Lower Body)

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PLAYER PROFILE – Nick Jensen

Drafted in 2009 during the 5th round – 150th overall by Detroit, the Rogers, Minnesota native is enjoying his 9th season in the NHL and first with the Senators. After playing 3 seasons in Detroit, Jensen was traded in 2019 to Washington where played 6 seasons for the Capitals. On July 1st, 2024, Jensen was traded to the Ottawa Senators, along with a 3rd round draft pick for Jakob Chychrun. Jensen recently scored his 20th NHL goal on November 7, against the New York Islanders. The stay-home defenceman was brought into Ottawa to create some stability in the defensive core.

• NHL Debut – December 20, 2016 @ Tampa Bay (with Detroit)
• 500th Game – November 22, 2023 vs. Buffalo (with Washington)
• Sens Debut – October 10, 2024 vs. Florida
• Sens First Goal – November 7, 2024 vs. New York Islanders
• Sens First Assist – October 12, 2024 @ Montreal
• 20th Goal – November 7, 2024 vs. New York Islanders

Check out Nick Jensen’s profile here!

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LOCKER ROOM – JERSEY #3

Nick Jensen took jersey #3 upon his arrival in Ottawa. This jersey was worn by many former Senators players including Zdeno Chara, and Marc Methot.

Check Out Senators Jersey History!

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ON THIS DAY IN SENATORS HISTORY

In 2016, Mark Borowiecki matched an NHL record (at the time held by three other players) by recording 14 hits in one game during a Pittsburgh 8-5 loss. Borowikecki, an Ottawa native, played 9 years for the Senators before ending his career with the Nashville Predators over the course of 3 years.

In 1997, the Ottawa Senators unveiled a third jersey for the first time in franchise history.

In 1990, Terrace Investments made a final pitch in a 63-minute meeting with NHL governors for an Ottawa franchise.  Some 15,000 people purchase non-refundable $25 season-ticket pledges.

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AROUND THE RINK

• Dany Heatley Open Ups About Pizza Line Reunion
• Gaudreau honored by Flames, Blue Jackets with pregame tribute in Calgary
• Senators surprised top prospect left off Team Canada

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