It is fan appreciation night at Canadian Tire Centre as the Ottawa Senators play host for the second last time this season against another team recently having their playoff hopes crushed.
(34-29-16, 84 points) 6th Metropolitan Division
VS
(34-31-14, 82 points) 6th Atlantic Division
7:30 PM
Canadian Tire Centre
TV: Rogers Sportsnet; RADIO: TSN1200
MATCHUP HISTORY
The Devils and Senators have split the two previous meetings this season, both teams winning on home ice, by scores of 5-2.
Dec 18, 2013; Newark, NJ, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Milan Michalek (9) scores a goal on New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) during the third period at the Prudential Center. The Devils defeated the Senators 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
LAST GAMES
Ottawa won their second straight in New York state with a win over the Islanders by a score of 4-1. New Jersey was shut out 1-0 on Monday night by the Calgary Flames.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Jaromir Jagr, NJD – The ageless one has had a remarkable season in New Jersey. He leads the club in points with 64 and in +/- by a country mile with a +15 rating (the next best Devil is +3). It could be the last time Senators fans see a legend in Ottawa, but don’t count on it the way he has played this season.
Patrick Wiercioch, OTT – The season ending injury to Jared Cowen has given Wiercioch a chance to get back into the lineup and play solid minutes. His 3 assists in his last 5 games has allowed him to set career highs in points and assists and is one off his career high of 5 set last season.
TOP 3 STORYLINES FOR THE GAME
1. No Marty – Martin Brodeur is another legend that might be on his last tour, but he won’t get the start, that honour will go to Cory Schneider.
2. Milestone – Erik Karlsson needs 6 points in the last 3 games to set a new career high in points. It is an outside shot but still possible.
3. Fan Appreciation – The fans that have stood by the team this season should be appreciated, after all they have been on a roller coaster that would rival Canada’s Wonderland.