Pre-GAME
Rule 84.2 Pulling the Goalie in Overtime
A team shall be allowed to pull its goalkeeper in favor of an additional skater in the overtime period. However, should that team lose the game during the time in which the goalkeeper has been removed, it would forfeit the automatic point gained in the tie at the end of regulation play, except if the goalkeeper has been removed at the call of a delayed penalty against the other team. Should the goalkeeper proceed to his bench for an extra attacker due to a delayed penalty call against the opposing team, and should the non-offending team shoot the puck directly into their own goal, the game shall be over and the team that was to be penalized declared the winner.
Once the goalkeeper has been removed for an extra attacker in overtime during the regular-season, he must wait for the next stoppage of play before returning to his position. He cannot change “on the fly.” If he does, a bench minor penalty shall be assessed for having an ineligible player.
Minnesota has attempted this twice this season to get back into the playoff race. They succeeded the first time but got scored on against the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night and lost both points.
GAME DAY REPORT
Senators vs. Wild
Last time: The Senators won the last matchup 2-1 in a shootout. Forsberg was strong in the net, stopping all three shooters in the shootout, while former Senator Filip Gustavsson stopped the first two but could not stop Josh Norris’ quick shot, earning the Sens the extra point.
Game Day: The Senators are a solid 7-3 in their last 10. They will be leaning on their 4th line who has played really strong as of late and looking at Brady Tkachuk (33G, 32A) for another big game. The wild come into this game having given up 2 points in to the Vegas Golden Knights and sit 8 pts out of a wildcard spot.
Wild
35-28-10
6th Central
L1
M. Fleury
(16-12-5)
21.5 (15th)
74.8 (29th)
3.03 (T18th)
3.15 (20th)
Matchup
Record
Standing
Streak
Goalie
(Expected)
PP (%)
PK (%)
Avg. Goals Scored
Avg. Goals Allowed
Senators
33-36-4
7th Atlantic
W5
J. Korpisalo
(19-21-4)
17.5 (24th)
73.6 (30th)
3.19 (14th)
3.47 (28th)
Injury Report
Senators: J. Norris (LT – Shoulder), Z. MacEwen (IR – Lower Body), M. Highmore (Upper Body)
Wild: Jared Spurgeon: out for season (hip/back), Sam Hentges: out (undisclosed), Marcus Foligno: out for season (undisclosed).
Game recap – Mar 30 – sens vs. JETS
Senators continues winning streak, defeats Jets 3-2
Senators have won 5 straight games after defeating the Winnipeg Jets. Both teams struggled on the power-play, each capitalizing on only 1 chance out of 5, but it was the last power-play that proved to be decisive for Ottawa. Brady Tkachuk scored the game winner at the end of the 3rd period and Ottawa staved off a late rally from Winnipeg for the victory.
Quick Sens Highlights:
- It was a quiet first period, Ottawa leading in shots 6 to 4 against Winnipeg but the period ends scoreless.
- Winnipeg capitalized first in the 2nd period, taking a 1-0 lead.
- Boris Katchouk scored his 7th of the season, assisted by Mark Kastelic and Erik Brannstrom, 3:39 in the 2nd period to tie the game.
- Ridly Greig scored his 12th of the season, assisted by Drake Batherson and Brady Tkachuk, 13:25 in the 2nd period to take the lead 2-1.
- Winnipeg scored 9:48 into the 3rd period to tie the game up and it seemed like the teams where playing for overtime when a late power-play opportunity came for the Senators.
- Brady Tkachuk scored his 33rd of the season, on a power-play goal, assisted by Jake Sanderson and Tim Stutzle at the 18:15 mark to the game winner.
- Joonas Korpisalo took the win, making 28 saves on 30 shots for 2.00 GA and a .933 SV%.
NHL Three Stars
⭐ C. Hellebuyck (24 SV .889 SV %) ⭐⭐ J. Korpisalo (28 SV .933 SV%) ⭐⭐⭐ B. Tkachuk (1G 1A)
On this day in sens history
🇺🇲 vs. 🇨🇦 – Ottawa Hosts Women’s World Hockey Championships
In 2013, the Senators and Scotiabank Place played host to the 2013 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championships which started April 2 until April 9. The United States ultimately defeated Canada by a score of 3-2 in the gold medal game.
✈ Jets Dominate Sens
In 2017, the Senators are held without at least one victory in a season series with the Thrashers/Jets franchise, breaking the record that stood for 17 seasons, when the team falls at MTS Centre for the first time in seven attempts (6-1-0) as Winnipeg sweeps Ottawa with a 4-2 home victory.
🏒 Colin White Signs With Senators
Also in 2017, Colin White, a 2015 – 1st round (21st overall) pick, signed a 3-year entry-level contract with the Senators and was recalled to the Senators on the same day. White would play for the Senators over 6 seasons in over 220 games, accumulating 36 goals and 98 points. He signed as a free agent with the Panthers on July 13, 2022 playing 68 games with the organization. He later signed with Pittsburgh on Oct 7, 2023 for 11 games before being claimed off waivers by Montreal on February 22nd of this year.
by the numbers – jersey # 5
Did you know that 12 Ottawa Senators players have worn jersey #5? Just like jersey #3, all players who wore jersey #5 have all been defencemen for the Ottawa Senators. Below are a few memorable players, can you guess the others?
Here is a partial list containing the most recognizable players who wore jersey #5:
- Sami Salo (1998-99 to 2001-02)
- Christoph Schubert (2005-06 to 2008-09)
- Brian Lee (2010-11 to 2011-12)
- Cody Ceci (2013-14 to 2018-19)
Check the By The Numbers page to see former players who proudly wore Senators jerseys and don’t forget to check our searchable table!
