Pre-GAME
2002-2003 President’s Trophy Champs
The Ottawa Senators won the President’s Trophy, awarded to the team with the NHL’s best regular season record. The Senators (51-21-8-1) clinched the league’s best record for that season. At that time, the team finishing first overall has won three of the last four Stanley Cups. Giving Sens fans lots to look forward to. Ottawa had also set franchise records with 111 points and 51 victories that season.
The team that won the trophy, first awarded after the 1985-86 season, got a bonus of $100,000 while the players get a bonus of $250,000 to be divided among them.
The Sens finish the season off against last years President’s Trophy winners and record setting best regular season in NHL history the Boston Bruins.
GAME DAY REPORT
Senators vs. Bruins
Last time: The Sens took another loss against 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. Joonas Korpisalo was in goal for all 6 goals.
Game Day:
Bruins
47-19-15
1st Atlantic
L1
L. Ullmark
(22-9-7)
22 (14th)
82.3 (7th)
3.28 (10th)
2.7 (T5th)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Goalie
(Expected)
PP (%)
PK (%)
Avg. Goals Scored
Avg. Goals Allowed
Senators
36-41-4
7th Atlantic
L1
A. Forsberg
(14-12-0)
18.3 (23rd)
75 (29th)
3.09 (T17th)
3.46 (28th)
Injury Report
Senators: Angus Crookshank: day to day (lower body), Josh Norris: out for season (upper body), Matthew Highmore: out (upper-body), Tim Stutzle: day to day (upper-body), Travis Hamonic: day to day (lower body).
Bruins: Justin Brazeau: out (upper-body), Milan Lucic: out (personal), Derek Forbort: out (undisclosed), Matthew Poitras: out (shoulder).
Game recap – Apr 15 – sens vs. rangers
Sens Lose 4-0 to the Rangers.
Sens played a tight game against the league leading Rangers but the scoring depth and stellar defense work was too much for the Senators. Korpisalo made several great saves in the loss. Down 2-0 after 2 periods the Sens were managing to keep it close but the Rangers opened the scoring in the third to put the Sens out of it.
Quick Sens Highlights:
- The Sens were outshot 34-26
- The Rangers clinched the President’s trophy with this win.
- Joonas Korpisalo took the loss, making 30 saves on 34 shots .832 SV%.
- Sens went 0-2 on the Powerplay.
NHL Three Stars
⭐ Shesterkin (Shutout on 26 Shots) ⭐⭐ Kreider (2 Assists)⭐⭐⭐ Panarin (1G, 1A)
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY
🥅 Anderson reaches 100 with Sens
In 2013, Craig Anderson appeared in his 100th game as a Senator vs. Carolina in a 3-2 win..
🏒 Austin Watson hits 2 milestones
In 2022, Austin Watson recorded the 100th point of his NHL career (an assist) at home when facing Toronto in which he also played his 400th game of his NHL career.
by the numbers – jersey # 33
Jersey #33 is often remembered for Patrick Roy, so it’s no surprise that other goaltenders have selected this number when playing for the Senators. But it’s not only goales who wore #33.
Sens prospect Nikolas Matinpalo currently wears #33, below are a few memorable players. Can you guess the others?
Here is a partial list containing the most recognizable players who wore jersey #33:
- Jason York
- Pascal Leclaire
- Jacob Silverberg
- Mads Sogaard
- Cam Talbot
Check the By The Numbers page to see former players who proudly wore Senators jerseys and don’t forget to check our searchable table!
AROUND THE RINK
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