Game Day – Sens vs. Canadiens – Apr 13, 2024

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Pre-GAME

 “No. 61.”

On May 2, 2013 the Senators played their first playoff game against the Montreal Canadiens in the modern era. The 4-2 Senators took a back seat because of a big hit on Lars Ellar from Defenseman Eric Gryba.

Aside from the controversial hit (which would result in a 2 game suspension) head coach Paul McLean was taking a lot of criticism for his lack of respect to the Montreal player by not naming him but rather referring to him by his number. “It was a hockey play,” said MacLean. “Our guy hit him, but Player 61 is the guy to blame( for his dangerous pass).”

This series would be one of Ottawa’s most dominant performances since their return to the NHL and spark a great rivalry that exists still to this day.

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GAME DAY REPORT

Senators vs. Canadiens

Last time: The Ottawa Senators defeated the Montreal Canadiens on the road 4-1 to finish up the moms tour on January 23rd. Shane Pinto had his first goal of the season in his second game after serving his 41 game suspension.

Game Day: The Montreal Canadiens visit the Ottawa Senators after the Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in a shootout. This will be the third meeting of the year. The Sens have won both games so far this season against the Habs.

Injury Report

Senators: J. Norris (LT – Shoulder), Z. MacEwen (IR – Lower Body), M. Highmore (Upper Body),
T. Chabot (DTD – Lower Body), Angus Crookshank (DTD – Lower Body)
Canadiens: Joshua Roy: out (upper body), Kaiden Guhle: day to day (upper-body), Kirby Dach: out for season (knee), Arber Xhekaj: out for season (shoulder).

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Game recap – Apr 11 – sens vs. lightning

Sens Steal a Victory 3-2 in Shootout.

Brady Tkachuk had a goal and an assist in regulation and scored the only goal of the shootout as the Ottawa Senators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Thursday night. Drake Batherson also scored for the Senators, who have missed the postseason seven consecutive seasons. Anton Forsberg stopped 24 shots.

Quick Sens Highlights:

• Brady Tkachuk opened the scoring at 8:45 in the first to take a 1-0 lead.
• Drake Batherson scored his 28th of the season, to tie the game 2-2.
• Brady Tkachuk scored his first shoot out goal to win the game.
• Anton Forsberg got the win making 24 saves on 26 shots for 2.00 GA and a .923 SV%.

NHL Three Stars

⭐ Anton Forsberg ⭐⭐ Matt Tomkins ⭐⭐⭐ Conor Sheary

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ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY

🎂Happy Birthday Steve Martins
Happy 52nd Birthday to former Ottawa Senators Steve Martins. Martins played 36 games for the Senators during the 1998-99 seasons and 2 games the following year before joining the Tampa Bay Lightning. After a brief stay with the Islanders Martins joined the Senators in 2001-02 for 14 games and followed it up with another 14 games the following season before heading to St. Louis. Martins would return to the Senators during the 2005-06 season for an additional 4 games.

🏆 Giroux Gets to 1,100
In 2023, Claude Giroux played in the 1,100th game of his NHL career at Buffalo in a 4-3 OT loss.

🏒 Sokolov 1st Assist
During that same Buffalo game, Egor Sokolov recorded his first NHL assist.

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by the numbers – jersey # 22

Here is a partial list containing the most recognizable players who wore jersey #22:

• Norm MacIver
• Shaun Van Allen
• Chris Kelly
• Erik Condra
• Nikita Zaitsev

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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AROUND THE RINK

• Report: Coyotes players informed team is moving to Utah
• Crosby grabs 10th all time in points with 1,000th assist

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