
The Senators host the surging Rangers in Saturday matinee
The Ottawa Senators face-off against the New York Rangers, featuring former Senator Mika Zibanejad, for an early 1:00 PM start at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario.
It appears the Senators will be without their blossoming number two centre Shane Pinto for at least the next 5 games, after a scary fall in the team’s last game.
Smith - We don't know for sure yet but it looks like Pinto will miss today, Monday and the road trip.
— TSN 1200 (@TSN1200) October 23, 2021
Thankfully, the injury doesn’t appear to be anything serious and something that will keep Pinto out long term, but it’s smart to be patient and err on the side of caution.
There were some changes in the lines due to Pinto’s absence, now we get to see Nick Paul at centre, a position where many believe he can thrive.
Expected game lines:
— TSN 1200 (@TSN1200) October 23, 2021
Tkachuk-Norris-Batherson
Stützle-Paul-CBrown
Formenton-Tierney-Kelly
Sanford-Shaw-Ennis
Chabot-Zub
Holden-Zaitsev
Mete-JBrown
Murray-starts
Forsberg