Game Day – Sens vs. Avalanche – Jan 16, 2024

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deadly avalanches

According to Guinness World Records, the deadliest avalanche on record took place on December 13, 1916, near the Gran Poz summit of Monte Marmolada, Italy. That day became known as White Friday after thousands of soldiers from Austria-Hungary and Italy were killed by a number of avalanches in the Dolomites.

Other deadly avalanches that have happened during the years are:

– Yungay, Peru. An avalanche on Mount Huascaran, Peru, buried the town of Yungay in snow and ice in May 1970. The incident killed approximately 18,000 people.

– North Ossetia, Russia. At least 125 people were killed as the Kolka glacier collapsed on the Russian village of Nijni Karmadon in September 2010.

– Salang Avalanches, Hindu Kush, Afghanistan. 17 avalanches buried more than 2 miles of highway and killed nearly 172 people in February of 2010. These were triggered by heavy winds and rain and began at the southern approaches of the Salang Pass in the Hindu Kush Mountain range.

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GAME DAY REPORT

Last Time vs. Avalanche: Ottawa ends road-trip 0-5 after being defeated by Avalanche 6-4

Last Time: On December 21st, the Ottawa Senators ended their pre-holiday road trip in disaster after going 0-5. Jiri Smejkal registered his first NHL point by assisting on the Jacob Bernard-Docker goal. The game was most remembered for Nate MacKinnon scoring four goals against the Senators.

This Time: The Ottawa Senators are looking for some home-loving as they have struggled on the road. They are facing an Avalanche team that sits 2nd in the Central division and lost to the Montreal Canadians 4-3 yesterday. Colorado will be motivated to snatch a win away from the Senators.

Statistically, Colorado has the upper hand in every category over the struggling Senators. They rank in the top 10 in special teams and are 2nd in the league with average goals per game. Ottawa has been struggling with Special Teams but has slowly risen out of the basement recently.

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Game recap – Jan 13 – sens vs. SHARKS

Senators end losing streak, beats Sharks 5-4

The losing streak has ended, after the Ottawa Senators returned home to defeat the San Jose Sharks. Tim Stutzle recorded 4 assists in the night while Vladimir Tarasenko scored the winner with 5 seconds left in regulation.

Quick Sens Highlights:

• Ottawa scored twice in the first period to take a 2-0 lead. First, Claude Giroux scored his 13th of the season, assisted by Brady Tkachuk and Artem Zub followed by Thomas Chabot scoring his 1st of the season, assisted by Tim Stutzle and Vladimir Tarasenko.
• Former Senator Antony Duclair scored for the San Jose Sharks to cut the lead in half 2-1.
• The second period saw back-to-back goals by San Jose to take the lead in the game 3-2 however, Ottawa turned it around by scoring two goals themselves.
• Brady Tkachuk scored his 18th of the seasons assisted by Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson. Then, Drake Batherson scored his 15th of the seasons assisted by Artem Zub and Tim Stutzle. The Senators lead the game 4-3 at the conclusion of the 2nd period.
• San Jose scored the tying goal at 16:56 of the 3rd period to add some pressure on Ottawa but Vladimir Tarasenko scored at 19:55 to notch the victory, assisted by Artem Zub and Tim Stutzle.
• Joonas Korpisalo recorded the win, making 14 saves on 18 shots for 4.00 GAA and .778 SV%.

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ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY

🥳🎂 Happy Birthday Home of the Sens
In 2001, the Corel Centre celebrated its 5th anniversary during the Senators’ 7-6 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings. Now going under the name the Canadian Tire Centre, the building is celebrating it’s 28th year in operation.

🥳🎂 Happy Birthday Tyler Boucher
We are not done with birthday wishes as Ottawa Senators prospect Tyler Boucher celebrates his 21st birthday today. Happy Birthday Tyler! The son of NHL goalie Brian Boucher, Tyler was drafted 10th overall in 2021. He is currently assigned to the Belleville Senators having returned from injury to join the lineup.

🥅 Craig Anderson gets his 200th win
In 2016, Craig Anderson registered his 200th victory of his NHL career in a game against the Los Angeles Kings.

👍Sens also set franchise record
During the 2016 game against the Los Angeles Kings, the Ottawa Senators were trailing 3-1 with less than 12 minutes to play. The Senators scored four unanswered goals en route to a 5-3 win and a second consecutive victory at STAPLES Center for the first time in franchise history.

🏒 Tim Stutzle scores his 1st goal
In 2021, Tim Stutzle scored his first goal of his NHL career (which was also his first point) in a 3-2 loss against Toronto. Stutzle became the 3rd-youngest Senator (19 years, one day) behind Alexandre Daigle (18 years, 244 days) and Pavol Demitra (18 years, 314 days) when he scored at 11:44 of the third period.

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by the numbers – jersey # 21

Do you know any of the other fourteen Senators players who wore jersey #21 in franchise history?

Here is a small sampling of hockey players who wore jersey #21, click below to see the complete list

• Dennis Vial (1993-94 to 1997-98)
• Bryan Smolinksi (2002-03 to 2005-06)
• Jason Smith (2008-09)
• Nikita Filatov (2011-12)
• Derek Stepan (2020-21)

Check the By The Numbers page for former players who proudly wore #21 and don’t forget to check our searchable table!

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AROUND THE RINK

• Fleury moves into 2nd on NHL wins list, Wild shut out Islanders to end 4-game skid
• Nylander, Demko among 7 Leafs, Canucks players added to NHL all-star team via fan vote
• Avalanche’s Nichushkin to enter NHL/NHLPA player assistance program
• 47-year-old Terry Ryan makes comeback with ECHL Newfoundland Growlers

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