The Calgary Flames are set to face off against the Ottawa Senators tonight at 7 p.m. ET. This matchup features two teams trending in different directions this season. The Flames, currently at 2-8-1, are struggling to find their rhythm, while the Senators boast a record of 5-5-1.
Projected Lineups
Calgary Flames
- Jonathan Huberdeau — Nazem Kadri — Morgan Frost
- Connor Zary — Yegor Sharangovich — Joel Farabee
- Samuel Honzek — Mikael Backlund — Blake Coleman
- Ryan Lomberg — Justin Kirkland — Matt Coronato
- Kevin Bahl — Rasmus Andersson
- Joel Hanley — MacKenzie Weegar
- Jake Bean — Brayden Pachal
- Goalies: Devin Cooley, Dustin Wolf
Ottawa Senators
- Nick Cousins — Tim Stutzle — Drake Batherson
- Ridly Greig — Dylan Cozens — David Perron
- Michael Amadio — Shane Pinto — Claude Giroux
- Kurtis MacDermid — Lars Eller — Fabian Zetterlund
- Jake Sanderson — Artem Zub
- Thomas Chabot — Nick Jensen
- Tyler Kleven — Jordan Spence
- Goalies: Linus Ullmark, Leevi Merilainen
Injury and Status Report
Tonight’s game will see some changes in both lineups. The Flames made adjustments after holding an optional morning skate. Devin Cooley is set to start in goal, with additional lineup changes expected, as indicated by head coach Ryan Huska.
On the Senators’ side, Leevi Merilainen will take the starting position in net. Kurtis MacDermid will step in for Olle Lycksell, who is scratched. Also, defenseman Jordan Spence returns after being a healthy scratch for five straight games, replacing Nikolas Matinpalo.
Key Notes
- Flames in a downward spiral with a record of 2-8-1.
- Senators are aiming to improve their record of 5-5-1.
- Injuries impact both teams, notably the absence of Brady Tkachuk for Ottawa.
With the Flames and Senators set to clash, fans can expect an engaging game as each team looks to secure valuable points in the standings.
