Pre-GAME
Enjoy The Colors
Since 2009, March 21 has been International Color Day. It has been established as a time to pay more attention to and show appreciation for the world as it is in living color. The day was founded by the International Color Association, which is abbreviated A/C for its French name, Association Internationale de la Couleur.
The Sens look to celebrate by playing the Blues.
GAME DAY REPORT
Senators vs. Blues
Last time: On Dec 14, the Ottawa Senators lost to the St Louis Blues 4-2. The Blues got out to a 3-0 lead and maintained their lead. That loss was the 3rd of 6th straight for the Senators.
Game Day: Tonight the Sens find themselves once again on a 2 game losing streak going into tonight’s game against the Blues. The team has comparable statistics, sitting near the same spot in power play and exchanging spots on average goals scored and average goals allowed.
Blues
36-30-3
6th Central
L1
J. Binnington
(24-19-3)
17.8 (25th)
78.9 (20th)
2.8 (26th)
3.01 (15th)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Goalie
(Expected)
PP (%)
PK (%)
Avg. Goals Scored
Avg. Goals Allowed
Senators
28-35-4
8th Atlantic
L2
J. Korpisalo
(15-21-4)
16.9 (26th)
72.7 (31st)
3.13 (16th)
3.57 (28th)
Injury Report
Senators: J. Norris (LT – Shoulder), Z. MacEwen (IR – Lower Body), M. Highmore (Upper Body)
Blues: None
Game recap – Mar 19 – sens vs. bruins
Sens takes another colossal loss, this time to the Bruins, 6-2.
The Senators knew the game would be tough when they entered the TD Garden to face the league leading Boston Bruins. It was another game where the Senators remained competitive for two periods before suffering another collapse in the 3rd leading to a one-sided victory.
Quick Sens Highlights:
- Boston scored twice in the first period to take a 2-0 lead.
- Shane Pinto scored his 7th of the season, assisted by Claude Giroux and Thomas Chabot to break the goose egg and chop the lead in half.
- Five minutes later Boston scored once again, to re-establish a 2 goal lead.
- Not to be outdone, Senators captain, Brady Tkachuk scored with 4 seconds left in the 2nd period to once again cut the lead down to 1. The goal was Tkachuk’s 31st of the season, assisted by Drake Batherson and Jakob Chychrun.
- The Senators collapsed in the 3rd period allowing three unanswered goals by Boston, including two goals less than 1 minute apart.
- Joonas Korpisalo took the loss, making 20 saves on 26 shots for a 6.00 GA and .769 SV%.
NHL Three Stars
⭐ D. Pastrnak (3G) ⭐⭐ K. Shatterkirk (3A) ⭐⭐⭐ L. Ullmark (30 SV .936 SV%)
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY
⇉ Phil Bourque acquired by Ottawa
In 1994, Phil Bourque was acquired from N.Y. Rangers in exchange for future considerations. Bourque, who had established great success with the Pittsburgh Penguins, including the 1992 Stanley Cup victory, played for Ottawa over three seasons. He played 62 games for 7 goals and 14 points.
📃 Chirstian Wolanin joins Senators
In 2018, Christian Wolanin signed a 2-year entry level contract with the Ottawa Senators and made his NHL debut the following night. Wolanin saw action with the Ottawa Senators over 4 seasons, playing 58 games and accumulating 5 goals and 18 points. His season high was during the 2018-19 season where he played 30 games with the club for 4 goals and 8 assists.
🇸🇪 Forsberg extends with Senators
In 2022, Anton Forsberg signed a three-year contract extension to remain with the Ottawa Senators until 2025.
by the numbers – jersey # 43
Tyler Kleven has worn jersey #43 since his debut in 2022-2023 season. Can you name any of the other 4 Senator players who also wore jersey #43 in their career.
Here are some hints to help your memory:
- This player was the first Danish player drafted by the Ottawa Senators.
- This player played for the Ottawa Senators during 2 seasons but 3 years apart, he played during the 2003-04 season and yet again during the 2006-07 season.
- This player shares a last name with a Keanu Reeves’ character that started a four-movie franchise and spin-off television series after a mercenary killed his beloved dog.
- This player was drafted by the Senators, later traded away, then acquired via trade once again.
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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