Pre-GAME
The Senators winning ways came to an end at the hands of the Tampa Bay Lightning. In a game that saw the return of Linus Ullmark and Nick Jensen, Ottawa lost 4-3. They have an opportunity to avenge that defeat tonight in a rematch on TSN5. The Senators injuries woes continues with the loss of Josh Norris and during the game, Shane Pinto left with an injury.
TO WATCH: Sens vs. Lightning at 7:00pm on TSN5
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GAME DAY REPORT
Senators vs. Lightning
Last Time: The Senators battled the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 19th, squeezing out a 5-4 win early in the season. After losing on February 4th to Tampa Bay 4-3, they face the again tonight! Tampa Bay and Ottawa have been fighting for that 3rd place in the Atlantic division and these games will be critical to finalizing a playoff position.
Game Day: Ottawa still holds 3rd place in the Atlantic but only by two points. This is a critical game to create some separation from Tampa or they risk forfeiting their spot in the top 3 playoff race.
Lightning
28-20-4
5th Central
W1
3.46 (3rd)
26.3 (5th)
2.79 (10th)
81.2 (11th)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Avg. Goals Scored
PP (%)
Avg. Goals Allowed
PK (%)
Senators
29-21-4
3rd Atlantic
L1
2.87 (T17th)
23.6 (10th)
2.69 (6th)
78.3 (19th)
Injury Report
Senators: S. Pinto (Day to Day – Upper Body), J. Norris (Undisclosed), N. Cousins (Knee),
N. Gregor (IR – Lower Body), J. Bernard-Docker (IR – Ankle)
Lightning: N. Paul (Day to Day – Undisclosed), J. Johansson (Lower Body), J. Moser (IR – Lower Body)
THANK YOU FOR BEING A SENS
Mark Kastelic
Kastelic was drafted in 2019, 125th overall by Ottawa, making his NHL debut on January 29, 2022 against Anaheim. He played 16 games in the 2021-22 season before playing more than 60 games in each of the next two seasons.
Mark scored his first NHL goal on April 23, 2022 against Montreal. After scoring his first goal, Kastelic engaged in a 5-minute fighting major to become the first player in NHL history to record their first career goal and a fighting major at the same time.
Kastelic enjoyed three seasons with the Senators playing in 144 games, scoring 14 goals and collecting 11 assists for 25 points. He was traded on June 24, 2024 along with Joonas Korpisalo and 1st-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft for Linus Ullmark.
With that we say to Mark Kastelic…. Thank You For Being A Sens!
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LOCKER ROOM – JERSEY #14
Jersey #14 has been worn by 12 different Senators throughout the season including Brad Marsh, Radek Bonk, Andrej Meszaros, Alex Burrows and most recently Boris Katchouk.
Brad Marsh
Jean-Yves Roy
Dave Hannan
Radek Bonk
Andrej Meszaros
Chris Campoli
Colin Greening
Mike Blunden
Alex Burrows
Max Veronneau
Clark Bishop
Tyler Motte
Boris Katchouk
1992-93
1995-96
1996-97
1997-98 to 2003-04
2005-06 to 2007-08
2008-09 to 2010-11
2011-12 to 2015-16
2016-17
2016-17 to 2017-18
2018-19 to 2019-20
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
Check Out Senators Jersey History!
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY
In 1995, Don Beaupres records the first shutout in Senators franchise history with a 3-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at the Civic Centre.
YESTERDAY IN SENS HISTORY
In 2015, Chris Phillips becomes the first Senators player to skate in 1,179 games (the most of one player in franchise history – surpassing Daniel Alfredsson), when he appears in Ottawa’s 2-1 home loss to Washington Capitals
AROUND THE RINK
- Marcus Pettersson signs 6-year, #33 million contract with Canucks
- United States projected line up for 4 Nations
- Finland projected line up for 4 Nations
- NHLPA appeals Hartman’s 10-game suspension
