The Pre-game
Tale of the Predator
The original design of the predator suit from the 1987’s film “The Predator” was created by Boss Film Studios and it’s considerably different than what audiences have grown to love from the series. The creature’s look resembles more of some kind of space bug and Arnold Schwarzenegger himself compared the thing to some ungodly hybrid between a lizard and a duck. This design was also very red for the stealth sequences, which is pretty counter-intuitive for a film that’s set in the jungle. This original design wasn’t just aesthetically unappealing, but it was also impractical in a production sense. The predator isn’t just supposed to look frightening, but it’s adept at combat and this original design was very stiff and wouldn’t allow for agile movement.
McTiernan was able to show test footage with this suit to illustrate its problems, which allowed production to drastically upgrade their design. Legendary effects master, Stan Winston, developed the new and final look for the predator (with James Cameron also contributing in regards to the creature’s mandibles), but Rick Baker was also considered for the project. Additionally, Kevin Peter Hall, who’s 7’3″, is the actor in the updated suit, which allows the predator to tower over his prey and instill fear. Jean-Claude Van Damme was in the original design and at 5’9″ the same effect simply was not achieved.
lot of the time, films don’t have the luxury to change the design of their main creature, especially when they’re already in production, but in this case, it likely saved the film. The Predator was a box office success.
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GAME DAY REPORT
Ottawa was decimated by the New York Rangers 7-2 after being able to collect points in their last four games. They face a Nashville Predators team that lost 4-1 to the red-hot Edmonton Oilers. Both teams are looking to reverse their fortune and collect two points. Join the Senators as they host an Indigenous Culture Celebration tonight!
Both teams are statistically close in special teams so the main difference boils down to scoring. Ottawa can score more goals per game but also allows more goals per game. The team must continue to emphasize strong defensive play to stand a chance at victory.
Predators
26-22-1
4th Central
L1
J. Saros
(19-18-1)
19.4 (20th)
75.9 (27th)
2.98 (18th)
3.1 (17th)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Goalie
(Expected)
PP (%)
PK (%)
Avg. Goals Scored
Avg. Goals Allowed
Senators
18-25-2
8th Atlantic
L2
J. Korpisalo
(10-16-2)
16.3 (23rd)
73.6 (28th)
3.33 (11th)
3.67 (30th)
Injury Report
Senators: Dominik Kubalik – Hip, Anton Forsberg – Groin (IR-LT), Travis Hamonic – Upper Body
Predators: No reported injuries
Game recap – Jan 27 – sens vs. rangers
Rangers score 7 unanswered goals to crush Sens 7-2
It started off well with Ottawa scoring the first two goals and then disaster struck as the Rangers pounced on the Senators, scoring 7 unanswered goals, chasing away Joonas Korpisalo.
Quick Sens Highlights:
- Brady Tkachuk opened the scoring in the 1st period, scoring his 20th of the season, assisted by Claude Giroux.
- Jakob Chychrun scored a powerplay goal, his 8th of the season, early in the 2nd period, assisted by Drake Batherson and Thomas Chabot to extend the lead to 2-0.
- The New York Rangers scored 5 goals in the second period to take a commanding 5-2 lead and chasing Joonas Korpisalo the bench for Mads Soogard.
- The 3rd period brought an empty net goal for New York before scoring yet another one seconds later to end the game 7-2.
- Ottawa scored on it’s only powerplay of the game while New York went 0-3.
- Joonas Korpisalo earned the loss, making 13 saves on 17 shots, for a 4.00 GA and .765 SV%.
NHL Three Stars
⭐J. Quick (29 SV, .935 SV%) ⭐⭐A. Panarin (1G, 2A) ⭐⭐⭐A. Lafreniere (1G, 1A)
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY
⭐ 59th All-Star Game Comes To Ottawa
In 2012, the 59th NHL All-Star Game was played at Scotiabank Place, marking the first time the league’s mid-season showcase was played in Ottawa. Four Senators (Daniel Alfredsson, Jason Spezza, Erik Karlsson and Milan Michalek) are voted into the lineup for the game. Alfredsson scored two goals and an assist, but Team Alfredsson falls to Team Chara 12-9 in front of 20,510 fans.
📺 TSN and RDS TV Deal!
In 2014, the Ottawa Senators and Bell Media announced a 12-year broadcast agreement which includes TSN and RDS becoming official broadcasters of the Senators through the 2025-26 season.
🏒 Mark Kastelic Debut
In 2022, Mark Kastelic made his NHL debut with the Ottawa Senators facing off against the Anaheim Ducks.
by the numbers – jersey # 70
Joonas Korpisalo made his debut with the Senators this season wearing jersey #70, did you know that only one other Senator player has worn jersey #70?
This is a tough one but a little hint, he was also a goalie but only played 1 game with the Senators in the 2017-18 season. He also played for Los Angeles (1 game) and Calgary (2 games).
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
- BLUE JACKETS’ PATRIK LAINE ENTERS NHL/NHLPA ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
- Former NHL player Alex Formenton has been charged by police in Canada, his lawyer says
- Trouba suspended 2 games for actions in Rangers game
