Pre-GAME
A Devil of a Brawl
The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils were quick to choose violence during Wednesday’s matchup, engaging in an all-out fight that saw all but two players ejected as soon as the game opened. Eight players were assessed fighting majors and ejected during the line brawl, which took place right after the puck drop at Madison Square Garden.
Rule 46.7 states Fighting After the Original Altercation – A game misconduct penalty shall be imposed on any player who is assessed a major penalty for fighting after the original altercation has started. Notwithstanding this rule, at the discretion of the Referee, the automatic game misconduct penalty may be waived for a player in the altercation if the opposing player was clearly the instigator of the altercation.
Jimmy Vesey and Curtis Lazar were the only skaters not ejected because officials determined that their bout was the first to begin.
GAME DAY REPORT
Senators vs. Devils
Last time: On December 29th, the Senators lost a game dominated primarly by the Devils 6-2. Ottawa had defeated Pittsburgh and Toronto previously and was hoping they had turn the corner but Devils crushed those hopes.
Then, on March 23rd, Ottawa had some revenge when they ended two infamous records in their 5-2 victory. They won their first game in regulation in 15 games and also scored more than 5 goals for the 20th time during the season.
Game Day: The series is tied 1-1, Ottawa and Devils are both out of the playoffs so they are playing for honor. Both teams will try to claim the series victory as they have each suffered recent losses.
Devils
36-36-4
7th Metro
L3
J. Allen
(10-16-3)
22.1 (13th)
81 (12th)
3.28 (10th)
3.43 (27th)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Goalie
(Expected)
PP (%)
PK (%)
Avg. Goals Scored
Avg. Goals Allowed
Senators
33-38-4
7th Atlantic
L2
J. Korpisalo
(19-23-4)
17.6 (24th)
73.9 (30th)
3.13 (15th)
3.49 (29th)
Injury Report
Senators: J. Norris (LT – Shoulder), Z. MacEwen (IR – Lower Body), M. Highmore (IR – Upper Body),
T. Chabot (Lower Body), A. Crookshank ( Lower Body), T. Hamonic (Lower Body)
Devils: N. Foote (DTD – Undisclosed), N. Bastian (IR – Lower Body), D. Hamilton (IR-LT – Pectoral)
Game recap – Apr 4 – sens vs. Panthers
Senators are decimated by Panthers 6-0 at home
In a bowling shoe ugly game, the Panthers made mince meat of the Senators. Scoring quickly and decisively, the Senators never had a chance against a playoff bound team.
Quick Sens Highlights:
- The Panthers scored twice in 1:37 of the 1st period to set the tone of the game.
- Another two quick goals within 5 minutes of the 2nd period was enough to chase Korpisalo out of the net after having faced 17 shots. Panthers followed it up with a goal at the end of the period on Forsberg for a commanding 5-0 lead.
- Panthers added one final goal early in the 3rd period to win the game 6-0, another shutout performance for Florida over Ottawa this season.
- Joonas Korpisalo took the loss, making 13 saves on 17 shots for 4.00 GA and a .765 SV%.
NHL Three Stars
⭐ S. Bobrovsky (30 SVS) ⭐⭐ M. Tkachuk (1G 2A) ⭐⭐⭐ S. Reinhart (1G 1A)
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY
🏆 Ottawa Senators Wins Presidents Trophy
In 2003, with a 52-21-8-1 record and 113 points – both all-time team highs – the Senators become the first Canadian team since the 1988-89 Calgary Flames to capture the President’s Trophy as the NHL’s regular-season champs. Marian Hossa finishes the season with 45 goals, setting a new team record.
🏒 Alfredsson Reaches 1,000
In 2010, with his appearance against the Panthers in Florida, Daniel Alfredsson became the first Senators player to play all 1,000 career NHL games with Ottawa.
🧹 Senators Sweeps Boston
In 2017, Kyle Turris scored the shootout winner to lift the Senators to a 2-1 win over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. The victory saw Ottawa record a 6th consecutive win against Boston for the first time and helped the club register a regular-season series sweep of the Bruins for the first time in 24 attempts.
by the numbers – jersey # 13
Unlucky for some? Did you know that 9 Ottawa Senators players have taken the risk of wearing jersey #13? Below are a few memorable players, can you guess the others? The current risk taker to wear jersey #13 is Jiri Smejkal.
Here is a partial list containing the most recognizable players who wore jersey #13:
- Vaclav Prospal (1997-98 to 2000-01)
- Peter Regin (2010-11 to 2012-13)
- Nick Paul (2015-16 to 2020-21)
- Zach Sanford (2021-22)
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
- Canadiens eliminated, couldn’t overcome early injuries
- Flames eliminated after sputtering start, roster upheaval
- Masterton Trophy nominations announced
