Pre-GAME
The Senators notched another 2 points by defeating the Flyers 5-2 in Philadelphia, further extending their lead in the wildcard race. Can they extend it further against a hungry Boston Bruins team that was recently decimated at the trade deadline?
TO WATCH: Sens vs. Bruins at 7:00pm on TSN5
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GAME DAY REPORT
Senators vs. Bruins
Last Time: The Senators battled the Boston Bruins three times this year, starting with a 3-2 win on November 9th, a 6-5 win on January 18th and suffering a 2-0 loss on January 23rd. They face Boston for the final time this season tonight.
Game Day: Boston is coming off an emotional win over the Florida Panthers, the new home for Bruins captain Brad Marchand after he was suddenly traded at the Trade Deadline. Meanwhile, the Senators have captured 4 consecutive wins and are looking to extend the streak to 5 games.
Bruins
30-28-8
6th Atlantic
W2
2.71 (26th)
15.2 (29th)
3.11 (22nd)
76.8 (T21st)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Avg. Goals Scored
PP (%)
Avg. Goals Allowed
PK (%)
Senators
34-25-4
4th Atlantic
W4
2.88 (17th)
23.1 (14th)
2.81 (10th)
77.5 (19th)
Injury Report
Senators: T. Hamonic (Lower Body), N. Cousins (IR-LT – Knee)
Boston: C. McAvoy (IR – Shoulder), H. Lindholm (IR-LT – Kneecap)
LOCKER ROOM – JERSEY #42
Sometimes there are jersey’s that you just don’t remember many players wearing and that is the case for #42 which was not worn by more than a year with the exception of Jim O’Brien during the 2010-11 to 2011-12 season.
Denny Lambert
Derek Armstrong
Julien Vauclair
Tomas Malec
Tom Preissing
Jim O’Brien
Justin Faulk
Viktor Lodin
1996-97
1997-98
2003-04
2005-06
2006-07
2010-11 to 2011-12
2018-19
2021-22
Check Out Senators Jersey History!
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY
In 2001, Curtis Leschyshyn was acquired from Minnesota in exchange for the Senators’ 3rd-round pick in 2001.
TOMORROW IN SENS HISTORY
In 2021, Brady Tkachuk recorded a goal at the 6:06 mark of the first period vs. Toronto to help establish the record for second fastest two goals in club history after Ryan Dzingel followed his marker with a goal at the 6:13 mark of the first period.
In 2019, Erik Brannstrom made his NHL debut against St. Louis Blues. Brannstrom was recently traded to the Buffalo Sabres during the trade deadline joining former teammate Josh Norris and Jacob-Bernard Docker.
In 2001, Jacques Martin records his 200th win as Senators head coach after the Senators defeat Atlanta 8-1 at home.
In 2000, Tom Barrasso was acquired from Pittsburgh in exchange for goaltender Ron Tugnutt and defenceman Janne Laukkanen.
AROUND THE RINK
- Quick signs 1-year, $1.55 million contract with Rangers
- The Talking Point: Ready to call the Senators ‘contenders’?
- Cozens helping Senators pull away in wild-card race after deadline shake up
- Morning Coffee: Senators playoff odds surge after Tkachuk scores again in clutch win
