Thomas Crapper Day
Thomas Crapper Day is dedicated to the legendary plumber whose name is now synonymous with what’s arguably one of the most essential inventions in human history: the toilet. You might also affectionately call it the loo, porcelain throne, potty, or the can. Whatever you call your toilet, Thomas Crapper Day honors the legacy of the English businessman and plumber who brought the modern flush toilet into our homes. Without his innovations, we might still be headed out of doors to the outhouse every time nature calls.
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GAME DAY REPORT
Last Time: On Dec 5th, the Ottawa Senators defeated the league leading Rangers 6-2. The Senators, who had scored 4 goals in the last 3 games, ended up scoring 6 times against a team that sat sixth in the league in allowing the fewest goals against.
Game Night: Ottawa has picked up points in the last 4 games after going 2-0-2, now they face the top of the Metropolitan division in the New York Rangers. Rangers are coming off a loss to the Vegas Golden Knights.
Statistically, The Sens are playing another 1st place divisional leader back to back. The Rangers come into the game with the 2nd best power play in the league and 6th best penalty kill. Senators defensive numbers have been improving and will be tested today.
Rangers
29-16-3
1st Metropolitan
L2
I. Shesterkin
(19-12-1)
28.1 (2nd)
83.1 (6th)
3.21 (13th)
2.83 (9th)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Goalie
(Expected)
PP (%)
PK (%)
Avg. Goals Scored
Avg. Goals Allowed
Senators
18-24-2
8th Atlantic
L1
J. Korpisalo
(10-15-2)
15.8 (24th)
73.1 (31st)
3.36 (11th)
3.59 (30th)
Injury Report
Filip Chytil – Upper Body
Anton Forsberg – LT – Groin
Dominik Kubalik – Hip
Travis Hamonic – Upper Body
Game recap – Jan 25 – sens vs. Bruins
Senators come back from 2-0 deficit but falter in overtime to lose 3-2.
In a special teams heavy game, the Bruins only needed 3 seconds to capitalize on their 1 powerplay. Meanwhile the Senators found the Bruins penalty kill impossible to break in the first period. After making adjustments the Sens managed to score 2 powerplay goals and take the game to overtime. Brad Marchand scored his 24th goal of the season when he capitalized on a 2 on 1, taking the shot and beating Korpisalo at 1:48 of overtime.
Quick Sens Highlights:
- Josh Norris had a goal disallowed because it glazed Mathieu Joseph‘s glove and was called a glove pass.
- Thomas Chabot scored his 2nd of the year on backhand pass by Drake Batherson and Shane Pinto.
- After Thomas Chabot‘s goal, a fight broke out sending four players to the box, including Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle.
- Vladimir Tarasenko tied the game on a powerplay in the 3rd period, assisted by Mathieu Joseph and Josh Norris.
- Joonas Korpisalo recorded the loss, making 20 saves on 23 shots, for a 3.00 GA and .870 SV%.
NHL Three Stars
⭐ J. Swayman (35 SV, .946 SV%)
⭐⭐ D. Pastrnak (1G, 1A)
⭐⭐⭐ T. Chabot (1G, 1A)
ON THIS DAY IN SENS HISTORY
🏒 Claude Giroux Scores
In 2009, Claude Giroux recorded his first NHL goal with the Philadelphia Flyers in a game at Florida against Tomas Vokoun.
🥅 Hogberg Sets Franchise Record
In 2020, Marcus Hogberg established a franchise rookie record for most saves in one game, with 50 saves, when Ottawa face New Jersey.
🧾 Nick Holden Re-Signs with Ottawa
In 2022, Nick Holden signed a one-year contract extension with Ottawa. He was acquired from Vegas with a 3rd-round pick by trade on July 28, 2021 for Evgenii Dadonov. Holden played in 76 games during the 2021-22 season, recording 5 goals and 14 assists. After signing his extension, he played in 65 games recording 2 goals and 14 assists. He retired from professional hockey on September 12, 2023 and joined the Vegas Golden Knights Player Development staff.
by the numbers – jersey # 31
Did you know that eight Senators players have worn jersey #31 before Anton Forsberg started wearing the jersey in the 2020-21 season?
Did you also know that all previous Senator players wearing jersey #31 were goalies? That’s right, jersey #31 has been used exclusively for Senators netminders. Can you name some of them?
Here is a small sampling of hockey players who wore jersey #31, click below to see the complete list
- Peter Sidorkiewicz (1992-93)
- Ron Tugnutt (1996-97 to 1999-00)
- Martin Prusek (2001-02 to 2003-04)
- Alex Auld (2008-09)
- Curtis McElhinney (2010-11)
Check the By The Numbers page for former players who proudly wore #31 and don’t forget to check our searchable table!
AROUND THE RINK
- Gallagher suspended 5 games for actions in Canadiens game
- Alexandre Daigle looks back on bittersweet memories of his NHL career
- Tippett signs 8-year, $49.6 million contract with Flyers
- Senators announce teams for Sens Skills presented by CAA
