The highly anticipated matchup between the Senators and the Lightning is set for 1 p.m. ET. Both teams are preparing for a crucial game in their respective seasons.
Senators Projected Lineup
The Senators enter this game with a record of 38 wins, 24 losses, and 10 overtime losses. Their projected lineup includes:
- Drake Batherson — Tim Stutzle — Claude Giroux
- Brady Tkachuk — Dylan Cozens — Ridly Greig
- Nick Cousins — Shane Pinto — Michael Amadio
- Warren Foegele — Lars Eller — Fabian Zetterlund
Defensive Pairings
- Tyler Kleven — Artem Zub
- Jordan Spence — Nikolas Matinpalo
- Jorian Donovan — Carter Yakemchuk
Goalies
- Linus Ullmark
- James Reimer
Injuries impacting the Senators include Thomas Chabot, Jake Sanderson, Nick Jensen, Dennis Gilbert, and Lassi Thomson. All are dealing with upper or lower body injuries.
Lightning Projected Lineup
The Lightning boast a strong record of 44 wins, 21 losses, and 6 overtime losses. Their projected lineup features:
- Jake Guentzel — Brayden Point — Gage Goncalves
- Brandon Hagel — Anthony Cirelli — Oliver Bjorkstrand
- Yanni Gourde — Pontus Holmberg
- Corey Perry — Zemgus Girgensons
Defensive Pairings
- JJ Moser — Darren Raddysh
- Ryan McDonagh — Erik Cernak
- Charle-Eduouard D’Astous — Emil Lilleberg
Goalies
- Andrei Vasilevskiy
- Jonas Johansson
Currently, the Lightning are facing injury challenges. Key forwards Nikita Kucherov and Nick Paul are day-to-day with illnesses. Additionally, defenseman Victor Hedman will miss at least two games due to personal leave.
Status Report
Defenseman Jake Sanderson will travel with the Senators but is questionable after sitting out the last ten games. The absence of these key players could significantly impact both teams’ strategies during the game tonight.
This matchup is crucial for both teams as the regular season progresses. Fans can look forward to an intense game filled with high stakes and competitive play.
