Game Day – Sens vs. Bruins – Jan 25, 2024

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Slow as molasses

On January 15, 1919, the Great Molasses Flood occurred in Boston after a storage tank collapsed sending more than two million gallons (eight million liters) of molasses flowing through the city’s North End. The deluge caused extensive damage and killed 21 people.

The tank was built in 1915 along Boston’s waterfront on Commercial Street, opposite Copp’s Hill. It was operated by the Purity Distilling Company, a subsidiary of United States Industrial Alcohol (USIA). At the time, industrial alcohol—then made from fermented molasses—was highly profitable; it was used to make munitions and other weaponry for World War I (1914–18). The tank’s immense size reflected the demand: it measured more than 50 feet (15 metres) high and 90 feet (27 metres) in diameter and could hold up to 2.5 million gallons (9.5 million litres) of molasses. Built quickly, the tank was problematic from the start, leaking and often emitting rumbling noises. Nevertheless, it continued to be used, and after the war’s conclusion USIA focused on producing grain alcohol, which was in high demand as prohibition neared passage.

At approximately 12:30 PM on January 15, 1919, the tank burst, releasing a deluge of “sweet, sticky death.” According to reports, the resulting wave of molasses was 15 to 40 feet (5 to 12 metres) high and some 160 feet (49 metres) wide. Traveling at approximately 35 miles (56 km) per hour, it destroyed several city blocks, leveling buildings and damaging automobiles. Although help arrived quickly, the hardening molasses made rescue efforts difficult. In the end, 21 people were killed, many of whom were suffocated by the syrup, and approximately 150 were injured. In addition, the Boston Post noted that a number of horses had “died like so many flies on sticky fly paper.” Clean-up efforts lasted for weeks, and Boston reportedly continued to smell like molasses for years afterward.

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GAME DAY REPORT

Last time vs. Senators: was a Boston win last season on March 21st, 2023.

Last Time: The Ottawa Senators defeated the Montreal Canadiens on the road 4-1 to finish up the moms tour. Shane Pinto had his first goal of the season in his second game of the season since serving his 41 game suspension.

Game Time: The Senators will be facing the 1st place Bruins who are on the 2nd night of a back to back schedule. After losing to the Huricanes the Bruins will be coming in to the Canadian Tire Center looking to get back on the winning streak.

Statistically, Boston has Ottawa beat in all categories. It is only in average goals scored where Ottawa is close to Boston.

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Game recap – Jan 23 – sens vs. canadiens

Senators empties building in 4-1 win over Montreal at the Bell Centre

Prior to the game, much was made about Tim Stutzle’s comment after their last encounter in which Canadien fans left Ottawa early. Well, the same thing happened again, this time in Montreal. Fans flocked away after Ottawa scored an empty net goal to win the game 4-1.

Quick Sens Highlights:

• Ridly Greig scored the opening goal, 7:45 in the first period, his 7th of the season, assisted by Josh Norris and Erik Brannstrom.
• Jake Sanderson scored less than 1 minute later, also his 7th of the season, assisted by Artem Zub and Tim Stutzle. The Ottawa Senators concluded the 1st period with 2-0 lead.
• The second period saw Shane Pinto score his 1st goal this season, in his second game in the lineup, assisted by an amazing pass from Claude Giroux to extend the lead to 3-0.
• Montreal found the net in the 3rd period to break the shutout bid.
• Mathieu Joseph scored an empty net goal to put the game away 4-1.
• Both teams struggled on the power play going 0-5 each however at least they both improved on the penalty kill.
• Joonas Korpisalo took the win, making 25 saves on 26 shots for 1.00 GAA and .962 SV%.

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ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY

⭐ Bobby Ryan – Senators All-Star
In 2015, Bobby Ryan represented the Senators, contributing 1 goal and 1 assist, for Team Foligno, at the 60th NHL All-Star Game in Columbus.

💫 Brothers Face Each Other at All-Star Game
In 2020, Brady Tkachuk, in conjunction with his brother Matthew, became the 5th set of brothers, in the last 40 years, to oppose one another in an NHL All-Star Game in their hometown of St. Louis.

🔥 Drake Batherson Strikes Again!
In 2021, Drake Batherson became the 1st Senator, since Jean-Gabriel Pageau, to score in four consecutive games. He also became the 6th different Senator under the age of 22 to accomplish the feat after scoring the opening goal in the game against Calgary.

🏒 Ridly Greig Makes His Debut
In 2023, Ridly Greig made his NHL debut & recorded his first NHL point, an assist, against the New York Islanders. He became one of twenty-five players in Ottawa Senators history to record a point in their NHL debut.

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by the numbers – jersey # 28

Here is a small sampling of hockey players who wore jersey #27, click below to see the complete list

• Bill Huard (1993-94 to 1994-95)
• Steve Duchesne (1995-96 to 1996-97)
• Todd White (2000-01 to 2003-04)
• Matt Kassian (2012-13 to 2013-14)
• Connor Brown (2019-20 to 2021-22)

Check the By The Numbers page for former players who proudly wore #28 and don’t forget to check our searchable table!

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AROUND THE RINK

• PWHL Ottawa VS. PWHL Boston
• Five members of 2018 Canadian junior hockey team to face sexual assault charges
• Jazz’s parent company initiates NHL expansion process
• Former Senators forward Alex Formenton granted leave by Swiss club

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