Pre-GAME
The Senators defeated the Red Wings 2-1 in a closely context game on Country Night in the Nation’s Capital. It will also be remembered as the return of Dany Heatley to Ottawa along with linemates Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson who all participated in the ceremonial puck drop.
TO WATCH: Sens vs. Predators at 7pm on SN ONE & TVAS2.
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GAME DAY REPORT
Senators vs. Predators
Last Season: The Senators faced the Nashville Predators twice, splitting the series. It started with a 4-3 overtime victory on January 29th for the Senators before falling to the Predators on February 27th 4-1, extending Nashville’s winning streak to 6 games.
Game Day: The Senators captured a much needed win upon their return in Ottawa. Meanwhile, the Predators suffered a 3-0 loss to the Canadiens, extending their losing streak to 6 games!
Predators
7-14-6
7th Central
L6
2.22 (32nd)
19.0 (20th)
3.15 (T22nd)
87.5 (1st)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Avg. Goals Scored
PP (%)
Avg. Goals Allowed
PK (%)
Senators
11-12-1
6th Atlantic
W1
3.08 (T14th)
26.4 (7th)
3.20 (25th)
75.7 (25th)
Injury Report
Senators: D. Perron (Upper Body), A. Zub (IR-LT – Foot), N. Mantinpalo (Illness)
Predators: R. O’Reilly (Lower Body), J. Lauzon (IR – Lower Body), A. Roest (IR-NR – Undisclosed)
PLAYER PROFILE – Tyler Kleven
Drafted in 2020 in the 2nd round – 44th overall by Ottawa, the Fargo, North Dakota native, is enjoying his third year in the NHL and with the Senators. Having only played 17 games in the NHL in the last two years, Kleven has already played more games this year after cracking the Senators line-up. He recently scored his first NHL game when the Senators faced the San Jose Sharks on their California road trip.
- NHL Debut – March 30, 2023 vs. Philadelphia
- First NHL Assist – March 30, 2023 vs. Philadelphia
- First NHL Goal – November 27, 2024 @ San Jose
Check out Tyler Kleven’s profile here!
LOCKER ROOM – JERSEY #43
Tyler Kleven took up jersey #43 upon his arrival with the Senators. This jersey was also worn by Ryan Dzingel and Peter Regin in the past.
Serge Payer
Peter Regin
Roman Wick
Ryan Dzingel
Tyler Kleven
2003-04, 2006-07
2008-09 to 2009-10
2010-11
2015-16
2022-2023 to 2024-25
Check Out Senators Jersey History!
ON THIS DAY IN SENATORS HISTORY
🎂 Happy Birthday Milan Michalek 🥳
Happy 40th Birthday Milan Michalek! The Czechia native from Jindrichuv Hradec, was selected in the 1st round – 6th overall by the San Jose Sharks. Michalek played 5 years in San Jose before being traded to the Ottawa Senators on September 12, 2009 along with Jonathan Cheechoo and a 2010 – 2nd round pick for Dany Heatley.
Michalek played 7 seasons with the Senators, participating in over 400 games, scoring more than 100 goals and amassing more than 200 points. He was later traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs along with Colin Greening, Tobias Lindberg and Jared Cowen in exchange for Dion Phaneuf and 4 prospects. Michalek only played 18 games for Toronto before his retirement from the NHL.
In 2021, Connor Brown played the 400th game of his NHL career in Ottawa facing the New York Islanders. After his departure from Ottawa, Brown had a brief stay in Washington before joining the Edmonton Oilers where he has since surpassed 500 NHL games.
In 2016, Erik Karlsson became the first Senators defenceman to record 411 points, the most for a defenceman in franchise history – surpassing Wade Redden, when he recorded a goal in Ottawa’s 4-2 win at San Jose.
AROUND THE RINK
- Luke Richardson is fired by the Chicago Blackhawks, Sorensen named interim coach
- Winter Classic will have a ‘party atmosphere’
- Heatley and Spezza discuss Ottawa reunion after 15 years
