The Ottawa Senators are set to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets in an exciting NHL matchup on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET at Nationwide Arena. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+. Currently, the Senators sit in 15th place in the Eastern Conference with 30 points, just behind the Blue Jackets, who are in 14th place with 32 points.
In terms of injuries, the Senators will be without Shane Pinto due to a lower body injury and Thomas Chabot, who is dealing with an upper body issue. The Blue Jackets are also facing several setbacks, as Erik Gudbranson is out with a hip injury, while Mathieu Olivier and Boone Jenner are both sidelined with upper body injuries.
Several players to watch include Ottawa’s Drake Batherson, who has been a significant contributor, amassing 26 points from 12 goals and 14 assists over 26 games. For Columbus, Zachary Werenski has proven to be a standout, recording 30 points (nine goals and 21 assists) throughout 30 games. In goal, Linus Ullmark of the Senators has posted a goals-against average of 3.0 with 483 saves, while Jet Greaves from the Blue Jackets has a slightly better average at 2.7 and a save percentage of .906.
This matchup offers both teams a chance to improve their standings in a competitive Eastern Conference, and fans will undoubtedly be eager to see how the action unfolds on Thursday night.