The Ottawa Senators are set to face off against the Washington Capitals tonight at Capital One Arena, bringing energy and anticipation to the rink. With a kickoff time at 7 p.m. ET, fans can catch the action broadcasted on MNMT, NHLN, and SN360.
The Senators, currently sitting at a record of 3-4-1, are looking to turn their season around. They have made some adjustments to their lineup in response to injuries, particularly with captain Brady Tkachuk recovering from recent thumb surgery. Tkachuk has recently participated in a morning skate wearing a non-contact jersey, marking his first time back on the ice with his teammates since his surgery on October 16.
On the ice for the Senators tonight, fans can expect to see the following projected lineup: Dylan Cozens will take the lead alongside Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson, while Ridly Greig, Nick Cousins, and David Perron form another dangerous line. The offensive lineup is bolstered by Michael Amadio, Shane Pinto, and Claude Giroux continuing to assert their presence, while Kurtis MacDermid, Lars Eller, and Fabian Zetterlund round out the forwards. The defense will be managed by Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub, along with Thomas Chabot and Nick Jensen, while Tyler Kleven partners with Nikolas Matinpalo. Linus Ullmark is expected to be in goal, with Leevi Merilainen as the backup. Olle Lycksell and Jordan Spence will be scratched for this matchup.
On the other side of the rink, the Capitals come into the game with an impressive 6-2-0 record. They recently enjoyed a strong performance, securing a convincing 5-1 victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Tonight, they will lineup with star player Alex Ovechkin positioned alongside Dylan Strome and Anthony Beauvillier. The Capitals’ offense also features Aliaksei Protas, Justin Sourdif, Ryan Leonard, and includes the likes of Tom Wilson, who will be working with Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre. On defense, Martin Fehervary and John Carlson are set to anchor the blue line, supported by Jakob Chychrun and Matt Roy, as well as Declan Chisholm and Trevor van Riemsdyk. Charlie Lindgren is anticipated to start in goal, with Logan Thompson as the backup. Dylan McIlrath and Sonny Milano will be scratched from the lineup, and the Capitals are still working without Rasmus Sandin and Pierre-Luc Dubois, the latter potentially returning after missing the last five games.
As both teams prepare for this match, the anticipation among fans is palpable, with the Senators aiming to make a comeback and the Capitals looking to maintain their momentum. This game promises to be an exciting showdown in the midst of the NHL season.