Happy International Ninja Day
Ninjas are rumored to be the masters of Kuji-Kiri, an eastern magical practice that made them capable of combining their natural ability to move like ghosts with supernatural powers. International Ninja Day is dedicated to remembering and honoring these ancient warriors of China and Japan.
The Sens are going to have to use their best ninja skills as they take on the league leading New York Rangers.
GAME DAY REPORT
Senators All-Time vs. Rangers: 54-43-3-4
A tough game is ahead of the Senators as they battle the New York Rangers, a 1st place team with lots of momentum, riding a three game winning streak into the Canadian Tire Centre. Ottawa may have some reinforcement in the form of Ridly Greig which will be a game-time decision as Matthew Highmore was returned to the AHL affiliated Belleville Senators.
Statistically, this one favors the league leading New York Rangers who lead in all statistical categories against the Senators. Rangers are 3rd place in Power Play and 10th place in Penalty Kill while Ottawa has slipped down the bottom end of the league in Special Teams. Rangers score on average 3.43 goals to Ottawa’s 3.32 and Rangers allow 2.57 goals on average compared to Ottawa’s 3.32.
Rangers
18-4-1
1st Metropolitan
W3
I. Shesterkin
(10-4-0)
30 (3rd)
84.2 (10th)
3.43 (6th)
2.57 (6th)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Goalie
(Expected)
PP (%)
PK (%)
Avg. Goals Scored
Avg. Goals Allowed
Senators
9-10-0
8th Atlantic
W1
A. Forsberg
(5-6-0)
18.3 (T21st)
73.4 (T27th)
3.32 (T12th)
3.32 (T20th)
Projected Lineup
Tkachuk – Norris – Giroux
Tarasenko – Stutzle – Batherson
Kubalik – Greig – Joseph
Kelly – Chartier – MacEwen
Sanderson – JBD
Chychrun – Hamonic
Brannstrom – Zub
Source: @TSN1200
Injury Report
K. Kakko – Lower Body
F. Chytil – Upper Body
Mark Kastelic – Ankle
Thomas Chabot (undisclosed)
Shane Pinto – Suspension
Game recap – Dec 2 – sens vs. kraken
Senators shuts down Kraken with 2-0 win at home!
Finally, the Ottawa Senators played a full game and protected a lead, recording their first shutout of the season in a 2-0 win over the Seattle Kraken at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Senators capitalized on Kraken mistakes to score both goals and protected their net for the rest of the game with Anton Forsberg making 39 saves.
Quick Sens Highlights:
- Matthieu Joseph scored the opening goal in the first period to take a 1-0 lead.
- In the second period, Drake Batherson extended the score after a beautiful tic-tac-toe play off a goaltender turnover, while Tim Stutzle and Vladimir Tarasenko recorded assists.
- Anton Forsberg registered the win and shutout making 39 saves.
Kraken
31 (50)
0-3
15
39
Team Stats
Faceoff (%)
Power Plays
Hits
Shots
Senators
31 (50)
0-3
15
28
NHL Three Stars
⭐ A. Forsberg (39SV Shutout)
⭐⭐ T. Stutzle (1A)
⭐⭐⭐ M. Joseph (1G)
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY
🙏 Final pitch made to NHL governors for Ottawa franchise
In 1990, Terrace Investments made a final pitch in a 63-minute meeting with NHL governors for an Ottawa hockey franchise. Some 15,000 people purchase non-refundable $25 season-ticket pledges.
👕 Third Jersey unveiled for the 1st time
In 1997, the Ottawa Senators unveiled, for the first time in franchise history, the team’s third jersey. A new red alternate jersey is introduced with the main crest losing the lettering inside the circle. Check them out here.
🤖 Borocop hitting machine
In 2016, Mark Borowiecki matched an NHL record (at the time held by three other players) by recording 14 hits in one game in Pittsburgh during a 8-5 loss.
PLAYER profile – parker kelly
The undrafted Camrose, Alberta native is playing in his 4th NHL season all with the Ottawa Senators.
Parker Kelly made his debut on May 12, 2021 playing in his only game of the season, however played a career high 55 games with the Senators last year amassing 37 penalty minutes and 4 points as a 4th liner.
AROUND THE RINK
- Niederreiter signs 3-year/$12 million contract with Jets
- NHL Buzz: Greig could return for Senators against Rangers
- 2024 World Championship Schedule
- IIHF mandates neck guards at all levels
