Game 16 Hub: Utah Mammoth vs Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators continue to earn points despite struggling with their hockey performance. They recently lost in overtime to the Bruins but secured an overtime win against the Flyers, setting up a back-to-back matchup with the Utah Mammoth for the first time this season.
Utah has lost four of their last five games, including a heavy 6-2 loss to Montréal last night, though they had previously won seven straight games. Which version of the Mammoth will the Senators face?
It’s clear the Senators need to improve significantly from their last two games to claim any points tonight.
Ottawa Senators Lineup
Yesterday afternoon against Philadelphia, the Senators lined up as follows. No changes have been announced yet. It’s expected that Leevi Meriläinen will be in net, with MacDermid and Matinpalo possibly returning.
Utah Mammoth Lineup
Against Montréal, Utah’s lineup included offseason signing Vitek Vaněček in goal.
Injuries
- Sean Durzi
- Alex Kerfoot
- Juuso Valimaki
You can watch tonight's game at 7:00 pm ET on TSN5 or RDS in the Senators’ region, or on NHLN in the United States.
“Somehow, some way, the Ottawa Senators continue to pick up points while struggling to play the sport of hockey.”
Author’s summary: The Senators face a tough challenge against Utah’s fluctuating form, needing a stronger effort to stay competitive tonight.