The matchup between the Senators and the Canucks is set for 9 p.m. ET, with both teams bringing different challenges to the ice. The Senators currently hold a record of 31 wins, 22 losses, and 9 overtime losses. Meanwhile, the Canucks struggle with a record of 19 wins, 36 losses, and 8 overtime losses.
Projected Lineups for Senators vs. Canucks
Senators’ Projected Lineup
- Drake Batherson — Tim Stutzle — Claude Giroux
- Brady Tkachuk — Dylan Cozens — Ridly Greig
- Nick Cousins — Shane Pinto — Michael Amadio
- Warren Foegele — Lars Eller — Fabian Zetterlund
- Thomas Chabot — Artem Zub
- Nikolas Matinpalo — Nick Jensen
- Tyler Kleven — Jordan Spence
- James Reimer (starting goalie)
- Linus Ullmark
Canucks’ Projected Lineup
- Jake DeBrusk — Elias Pettersson — Nils Hoglander
- Liam Ohgren — Marco Rossi — Brock Boeser
- Evander Kane — Aatu Raty — Drew O’Connor
- Max Sasson — Teddy Blueger — Linus Karlsson
- Elias Nils Pettersson — Filip Hronek
- Marcus Pettersson — Tom Willander
- Zeev Buium — Victor Mancini
- Kevin Lankinen (starting goalie)
- Nikita Tolopilo
Injury Updates and Status Reports
Senators’ defenseman Jake Sanderson is listed as week-to-week due to an upper body injury sustained during a 7-4 victory against the Seattle Kraken. Coach Travis Green has noted that Thomas Chabot will step into Sanderson’s position on the top defensive pairing. Nikolas Matinpalo will also make his first appearance in 12 games.
Goalie James Reimer is set to start for the first time in six games. For the Canucks, forward Evander Kane was absent from the morning skate, while Brock Boeser left early. Coach Adam Foote stated they are addressing some minor issues but expects both players will be fine for tonight’s game.
Additionally, forward Curtis Douglas, who was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Lightning, participated in the morning skate. He may debut for Vancouver if either Kane or Boeser cannot play. The Canucks will also miss P.O. Joseph, Filip Chytil, Thatcher Demko, and Derek Forbort due to injuries.
