Ullmark allowed two goals on 39 shots in the Sabres win in Minnesota last Saturday. Ullmark has alternated wins ad losses in his last four games and is 4-0-1 with a 2.65 GAA and .922 SV% on the season. As solid as he has been in limited playing time, the Red Wings have won six of their last eight coming into the weekend.
Amadio was going to be a healthy scratch on Wednesday, so they send him back to Ontario to get some cap savings. The 22-year-old has just one goal in 13 games this season and heads back to Ontario where he had three assists in his season debut.
Anderson surrendered six goals on 22 shots in the Senators loss to the Panthers on Monday. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak for Anderson, who is now 5-3-1 with a ridiculous 4.16 GAA and .893 SV%. It’s been a struggle for him in six road starts this season—2-2-1, 4.38 GAA, .884 SV%.
Anderson surrendered four goals on 35 shots in the Senators win over the Penguins on Saturday. Anderson has won three in a row despite giving up nine goals on 99 shots (.899 SV%). Tonight he faces the 7-7-3 Panthers in Ottawa, where he is 7-3-2 with a 3.20 GAA and .917 SV%.
Ullmark surrendered five goals on 32 shots in the Sabres loss in Montreal on November 8th. Ullmark has been up-and-down in five starts this season, posting a 2.79 GAA, .916 SV% and one shutout overall. Tonight he runs into a Wild team that has won six of their last eight games (6-2-0) while averaging 3.88 goals for per game.
Brassard has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury, but he is set to return on Saturday night. Brassard is expected to centre the Penguins second line with Phil Kessel and Jake Guentzel with Sidney Crosby out with an upper-body injury. Brassard has one goal and four assists (five points) in eight games this season.
Anderson allowed three goals on 37 shots in the Senators win over the Red Wings on Thursday. Anderson has won two in a row and three of his last four while posting a 3.36 GAA and .906 SV%. He’ll be in tough against a Penguins team that is struggling, but still tied for seventh in goals-per-game (3.29) through 17 games.
Brassard has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury, buts on the ice on Friday and declared himself a game-time decision. Brassard’s return would be welcomed, as Sidney Crosby is questionable with an upper-body injury. Brassard had five points (1G / 4A) in eight games before getting hurt.
Anderson allowed four goals on 28 shots in the Senators win in Tampa Bay last Saturday. It was a surprising win for Ottawa, but it extended Anderson’s streak of allowing three-plus goals to five games. Anderson is tied for seventh in the NHL in wins (7) but is 41st in GAA (3.70) and tied for 29th in SV% (.905).
Batherson was called up after lighting up the AHL, scoring seven goals with 13 assists (20 points) in his first 14 games. The former fourth round pick is expected to make his NHL debut on Thursday, skating on a line with Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel.
Anderson allowed five goals on 42 shots in the Senators loss to the Golden Knights on Thursday. Anderson has lost three of his last four starts while posting a 4.84 GAA and .885 SV%. One of those losses came against the Lightning, who he’ll face again tonight—he allowed four goals on 45 shots in a 4-3 OT loss vs. Tampa Bay last Sunday.
Ullmark stopped 27 of 29 shots in the Sabres win over the Senators last Saturday. Ullmark has played very well this season, winning three of his first four starts while posting a 2.00 GAA, .934 SV% and one shutout. The 25-year-old netminder will see increased usage if he continues to play well. Tonight he takes on a Canadiens team that has lost three of their last five games.
Tkachuk has been out since October 15th, but will be back in the Senators lineup vs. Golden Knights. The rookie had a strong start to his career, picking up three goals and three assists (six points) in four games.
Anderson allowed three goals on 33 shots in the Senators win over the Devils on Tuesday. Anderson has been under siege all season and that should continue tonight with the Golden Knights in town—Vegas is currently averaging the fifth most shots per game (33.7) in the NHL. Despite a 5-2-2 record, Anderson has a 3.14 GAA and .919 SV% on home-ice this season.
Tkachuk was once again on the ice at the Senators facility on Tuesday, but will not play tonight vs. the Devils. Tkachuk shed his non-contact jersey and is “very close” to returning to the lineup. Look for him to be back in the Senators’ top-6 on Thursday.
Anderson allowed four goals on 45 shots in the Senators loss to the Lightning on Sunday. Anderson has struggled lately, going 1-3-2 with a 4.37 GAA and 898 SV% in his last six starts—he has faced 42.7 shots/60 in those games. Things won’t get any easier tonight with the Devils in town—New Jersey is averaging the 11th most goals per game (3.25) in the NHL.
