As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face the New York Rangers, both teams are looking to make their mark in this crucial NHL matchup tonight. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NHL Network, MSG, Prime, and RDS.
Projected Lineups for Senators vs. Rangers Game
Ottawa Senators Lineup
The Senators, with a current record of 36 wins, 24 losses, and 9 overtime losses, have made significant changes to their 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
On defense:
- Thomas Chabot — Artem Zub
- Tyler Kleven — Jordan Spence
- Lassi Thomson — Nikolas Matinpalo
In goal, James Reimer and Linus Ullmark are set to play. Stephen Halliday and Kurtis MacDermid are scratched. Jake Sanderson, Nick Jensen, and Dennis Gilbert are currently injured.
New York Rangers Lineup
The Rangers enter the matchup with a record of 28 wins, 33 losses, and 9 overtime losses. Their projected lineup is as follows:
- Gabe Perreault — Mika Zibanejad — Alexis Lafreniere
- Will Cuylle — Vincent Trocheck — Taylor Raddysh
- Tye Kartye — J.T. Miller — Conor Sheary
- Juuso Parssinen — Adam Edstrom — Jaroslav Chmelar
On defense, the lineup includes:
- Vladislav Gavrikov — Adam Fox
- Matthew Robertson — Braden Schneider
- Connor Mackey — Will Borgen
Igor Shesterkin and Dylan Garand will be the goaltenders. Vincent Iorio, Jonny Brodzinski, and Drew Fortescue are scratched, while Matt Rempe, Urho Vaakanainen, Noah Laba, and Jonathan Quick are dealing with injuries.
Status Update
Notably, Lassi Thomson will make his return to the NHL, playing his first game since November 25, 2022. He steps in for Dennis Gilbert, who suffered an injury during the Senators’ recent 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. For the Rangers, Juuso Parssinen is expected to play after a five-game absence, replacing Brodzinski in the forward lineup.
This matchup promises to be an exciting encounter, showcasing key players from both teams as they vie for essential points in the NHL standings.
