Flames move from Atlanta
The Calgary Flames date back to 1972 when they were started as the Atlanta Flames. On the ice, the Flames were a success, reaching the playoffs in six of their eight seasons in Atlanta. Financially, however, they struggled due to poor attendance, and in 1980, they were sold and relocated to Calgary. Following the move, they maintained their on-ice success by qualifying for the postseason in their first 11 years in Calgary, which included winning the 1989 Stanley Cup as well as a trip to the 1986 Stanley Cup Final. Since winning the 1989 Stanley Cup, the team has reached one more Stanley Cup Final—in 2004, which they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Atlanta is in the news again for wanting a third attempt at owning an NHL franchise and are considered to be a top consideration for expansion.
GAME DAY REPORT
Last Time vs. Flames: Sens snap 5-game home losing streak, defeats Flames 4-1
Last Time: Nearly two months ago, on November 11th, the Ottawa Senators snapped a 5-game losing streak by defeating the Calgary Flames in Ottawa. Rourke Chartier scored his first goal of the season and Travis Hamonic added the cherry on top by adding the final goal.
This Time: Ottawa is facing a similar situation in which they need to defeat Calgary to snap another losing streak. Ottawa has lost 3 consecutive games on the western road trip and desperately needs a win. Meanwhile Calgary has lost it’s last two games and is trying to prevent a losing skid.
Flames
17-18-5
6th Pacific
L2
J. Markstrom
(10-11-2)
12.6 (30th)
84.3 (5th)
3.03 (20th)
3.18 (19th)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Goalie
(Expected)
PP (%)
PK (%)
Avg. Goals Scored
Avg. Goals Allowed
Senators
14-210-0
8th Atlantic
L3
J. Korpisalo
(7-13-0)
16.5 (24th)
70.9 (32nd)
3.29 (13th)
3.57 (29th)
Injury Report
Kevin Rooney – Shoulder
Shane Pinto – Suspension
Game recap – Jan 6 – sens vs. Oilers
Senators lose three consecutive games, start another losing streak, as Oilers win 3-1
The game was tight until the end of the second period with the Oilers capitalizing on a goal and although Ottawa played better with its system, its offense seems to have dried up on the west coast!
Quick Sens Highlights:
- Zack Hyman scored a hat-trick for the Oilers, scoring the opening goal in the second period and twice in the third period.
- Parker Kelly scored his 4th of the season and first back-to-back game goals this season. Erik Brannstrom and Brady Tkachuk recorded an assist on the goal.
- The Senators special teams failed once again, they allowed 2 power play goals on 3 opportunities and failed to score on 3 power play attempts themselves.
- Anton Forsberg recorded the loss, making 43 saves on 46 shots for 3.00 GAA and .935 SV%.
Oilers
31 (59.6)
2-3
14
46
Team Stats
Faceoff (%)
Power Plays
Hits
Shots
Senators
21 (40.4)
0-3
27
30
NHL Three Stars
⭐ Z. Hyman (3G)
⭐⭐ E. Bouchard (3A)
⭐⭐⭐ S. Skinner (29SV)
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY
💲Senators prepares to sell the franchise
In 2003, the Senators obtain court-sanctioned protection through the Company’s Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), subsequently securing financing for operations while implementing a process to sell the franchise. PriceWaterhouseCoopers Canada is named as the court-appointed monitor through the sales process which was eventually sold to Eugene Melnyk.
🦬 Tim Murray leaves Sens for Sabres
In 2014, Senators assistant GM Tim Murray left the club to become the General Manager of the Buffalo Sabres.
🏒 Senators finally beats Ducks in overtime
In 2019, Colin White’s first career overtime game-winning goal saw the Senators defeat the Ducks 2-1 at Honda Center, Ottawa’s first extra frame victory in Anaheim in franchise history!
by the numbers – jersey # 9
When Josh Norris made his debut with the Ottawa Senators during the 2019-20 season he wore jersey #37 but quickly changed to jersey #9 the following year, which he has worn since the 2020-21 season.
Did you know that eleven other Senators players have worn jersey #9 prior to Josh Norris? Do you remember any former Ottawa Senators players who wore jersey #9?
Here is a small sampling of hockey players who wore jersey #9, click below to see the complete list.
- Alexandre Daigle – changed from jersey #91 to #9 (1997-98)
- Martin Havlat (2000-01 to 2005-06)
- Brendan Bell (2008-09)
- Milan Michalek (2009-10 to 2015-16)
- Bobby Ryan – changed from jersey #6 to #9 after Michalek’s trade (2016-17 to 2019-20)
Check the By The Numbers page for former players who proudly wore #9 and don’t forget to check our searchable table!
AROUND THE RINK
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- What William Nylander’s $92 million contract means for future free agents
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- Reinhart leads 3 Stars of the Week
- NHL All-Star Game rosters unveiled; Matthews to represent host Maple Leafs
