Edmonton Oilers at Ottawa Senators Game Preview
By Joel
The Ottawa Senators look to end their four game losing streak. Edmonton winners of their last two games hold the third best road record in the NHL 12-6-5.
The #Sens speak to media about their scoring struggles, the power play, and their strong defensive play as they get set to face the Oilers. pic.twitter.com/XWhXy0g2C7
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) January 8, 2017
7:00PM Canadian Tire Centre
TV: TVAS SN
Radio: TSN 1200 Ottawa
Ottawa Senators (20-14-4, 3rd in Atlantic Division 15th in the NHL)
Edmonton Oilers (21-13-7, 3rd in Pacific Division, 10th in the NHL)
Leading Scorers: Erik Karlsson (38 GP – 7– G -25– A – 32–PTS), Mark Stone (37P -11 G -17 A – 28 PTS) Mike Hoffman (34 GP – G -10– A –15 –PTS 25)
Injuries: Andrew Hammond,
Offense: Ottawa will welcome Bobby Ryan back into the lineup. Ryan was a late scratch yesterday. The Senators have only scored three goals in their last three games. Ottawa will need to get their offense going in order to break out of this four game losing streak.
Ryan was a healthy scratch. "We had an issue that we dealt with and it's dealt with," said Boucher. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) January 8, 2017
"There's complex issues that don't need to be said out here," says Boucher on Ryan when asked if there was a discipline issue. #Sens
— Bruce Garrioch (@SunGarrioch) January 8, 2017
Defense: The Senators defense was able to hold a star studded Capitals offense to only one goal a night ago. The Senators will look to shutdown Connor McDavid tonight. The NHL’s leading scorer McDavid in 31 games has 14 goals and 32 assists totaling 46 points.
Goalie: MIke Condon will play in his 16th straight game tonight. Condon has stabilized the Senators net. Matt O’Connor will backup tonight, Andrew Hammond is still dealing with his injury.
Craig Anderson is due to return from personal leave at beginning of February.
Projected Lineup Senators
Ryan Dzingel – Kyle Turris – Bobby Ryan
Zack Smith– Derick Brassard – Mark Stone
Mike Hoffman– J.G. Pageau – Tom Pyatt
Chris Kelly- Curtis Lazar – Chris Neil
Marc Methot – Erik Karlsson
Dion Phaneuf – Cody Ceci
Mark Borowiecki – Chris Wideman
Mike Condon
Here's a look at the #Sens projected line-up for tonight's game against the Oilers: pic.twitter.com/GxdwJ2zh86
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) January 8, 2017