On Thursday, the NHL features an exciting matchup between the Ottawa Senators and the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with the game set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Currently, the Senators hold a record of 23 wins, 19 losses, and 7 overtime losses, accumulating 53 points, placing them 14th in the Eastern Conference. In contrast, the Predators sit at 23 wins, 22 losses, and 4 overtime losses with 50 points, positioned 11th in the Western Conference.
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In terms of injuries, the Senators will be without goaltender Linus Ullmark, who is sidelined for personal reasons, and David Perron, who is out due to a hernia. For the Predators, Adam Wilsby is listed as day-to-day with a lower body injury.
Statistically, Tim Stutzle has been a standout performer for the Senators, amassing 50 points from 22 goals and 28 assists so far this season. Meanwhile, Ryan O’Reilly of the Predators has demonstrated consistency with 47 points, averaging one point per game, with 18 goals and 29 assists over 49 games, while logging nearly 20 minutes of ice time per game. In goal, Juuse Saros has faced 949 shots, yielding a save percentage of .896 and a goals-against average of 3.0.
This matchup between the Senators and Predators promises to be a thrilling game for fans, with both teams eager to improve their standings as the season progresses.