The St. Louis Blues are set to face off against the Ottawa Senators this weekend in an exciting matchup. This will be their second and final meeting of the season. The Blues are looking to continue their winning streak against the Senators.
Ottawa Senators’ Lineup Challenge
The Senators are dealing with significant challenges due to injuries. Key center Shane Pinto is out after leaving Thursday’s game injured. Pinto has been a vital part of Ottawa’s roster, contributing to all game situations, including power plays and penalty kills.
In his absence, Coach Travis Green may need to call up players from AHL Belleville. The team will look to reshape its lineup as they prepare to face the Blues without one of their top two-way players.
Blues’ Recent Performance
The Blues have recently enjoyed success against Ottawa. In the first meeting on November 28, they won 4–3, scoring three goals in the third period. This victory contributed to their back-to-back wins over the Senators.
Head-to-Head Record
- Season Record: Blues 1, Senators 0
- Previous Game: Nov. 28 – St. Louis 4, Ottawa 3
- Next Game: Dec. 6 at Ottawa, 6 p.m. CT
In their last five encounters, the Blues hold a 4-1-0 record against the Senators. They have scored at least four goals in four of those games, totaling 18 goals while allowing 15. This consistency has given St. Louis confidence heading into this match.
Upcoming Schedule
As St. Louis faces Ottawa, they are also preparing for another matchup against Montreal on Sunday. This will mark their fifth back-to-back set of the season.
The Blues are looking to capitalize on Ottawa’s current situation and extend their winning streak. The stage is set for an intriguing contest filled with competitive action.
