The matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators is set to take place at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the game on CBC, SNO, SNW, and TVAS2. This article provides an overview of the projected lineups for both teams ahead of this exciting clash.
Maple Leafs Projected Lineup
- Easton Cowan — John Tavares — Nicholas Robertson
- Matthew Knies — Max Domi — William Nylander
- Matias Maccelli — Bo Groulx — Dakota Joshua
- Steven Lorentz — Jacob Quillan — Calle Jarnkrok
- Jake McCabe — Oliver Ekman-Larsson
- Morgan Rielly — Brandon Carlo
- Simon Benoit — Troy Stecher
Anthony Stolarz is expected to start as the goaltender. Joseph Woll is scratched from the lineup, and the team is dealing with injuries, including star player Auston Matthews, who has an MCL injury, and Chris Tanev, who is suffering from a groin issue.
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
- Tyler Kleven — Jordan Spence
- Dennis Gilbert — Nikolas Matinpalo
Linus Ullmark is projected to be the starting goaltender for the Senators. James Reimer performed well in the last game, making 17 saves. The Senators will maintain the same 18 skaters they used in their recent victory over the New York Islanders, where they won 3-2.
Status and Injuries
Maple Leafs’ Anthony Stolarz will take the crease following Joseph Woll’s previous game effort, which included 32 saves in a tough 4-3 overtime loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. On the Senators’ side, injuries have sidelined Jake Sanderson due to an upper body issue and Nick Jensen due to a lower body problem.
This game promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams are looking to secure valuable points in their pursuit of playoff positions.
