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GAMEDAY PREVIEW #78: Ottawa Senators @ Carolina Hurricanes

By Jacob Larivière

PETERBOROUGH, ON - JANUARY 27: Leevi Merilainen #31 of the Kingston Frontenacs watches for an incoming shot against the Peterborough Petes during an OHL game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on January 27, 2022 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The Frontenacs defeated the Petes 6-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
PETERBOROUGH, ON - JANUARY 27: Leevi Merilainen #31 of the Kingston Frontenacs watches for an incoming shot against the Peterborough Petes during an OHL game at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on January 27, 2022 in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. The Frontenacs defeated the Petes 6-3. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /
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As the Ottawa Senators’ Playoff Hopes come to a near halt, they continue their road trip against the Caroline Hurricanes.

After Sunday’s loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Ottawa Senators are extremely unlikely to make the playoffs, but it is still mathematically possible, yet EXTREMELY unlikely. The Senators MUST win against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight to keep their playoff hopes alive. Here is your SenShot Gameday Preview:

Ottawa Senators (37-34-6, 80 pts) @ Carolina Hurricanes (49-48-9, 107 pts)

When:7 PM

Where To Watch: TSN5, RDS2

Where To Listen: TSN1200

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Ottawa Senators Notes

The Ottawa Senators lost against the Columbus Blue Jackets in Overtime on Sunday. Tonight is an absolute Must-Win if they want to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Egor Sokolov was called up ahead of today’s game and it was announced he will play.

Mathieu Joseph could miss tonight’s game to an ankle injury as he got hurt in practice today.

Brady Tkachuk could also miss tonight’s game as he left the morning skate early. Head Coach DJ Smith that there will be 2-3 game-time decisions, so Tkachuk could still play.

Leevi Merilainen will get the nod in net tonight in his NHL Debut. He will be the seventh goalie to play in a game for the Ottawa Senators this season

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Carolina Hurricanes Notes

The Carolina Hurricanes are coming off a win against the New York Islanders on Monday.

The Hurricanes have won back-to-back games and have gone 5-4-1 in their last 10 games.

Martin Necas leads the team in points with 68 points (27 goals and 41 assists) in 76 games.

Antti Raanta is expected to start in net tonight.

Ottawa Senators Lines

Brady Tkachuk – Tim Stutzle – Drake Batherson

Alex DeBrincat – Ridly Greig – Claude Giroux

Mathieu Joseph – Shane Pinto – Egor Sokolov

Patrick Brown – Mark Kastelic – Austin Watson

Jake Sanderson – Artem Zub

Erik Brannstrom – Nick Holden

Tyler Kleven – Jacob Bernard-Docker

Leevi Merilainen

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Carolina Hurricanes Lines

Jordan Martinook – Sebastian Aho – Martin Necas

Stefan Noesen – Jesperi Kotkaniemi – Jesse Puljujarvi

Jack Drury – Jordan Staal -Jesper Fast

Derek Stepan – Paul Stastny – Seth Jarvis

Jaccob Slavin – Brent Burns

Brady Skjei – Brett Pesce

Shayne Ghostisbehere – Jalen Chatfield

Antti Raanta

Frederik Andersen

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