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The Senators have signed Max McCormick to a two-year contract extension.

McCormick spent most of last season in Binghamton (AHL), but after inking a one-way deal could find himself in Ottawa to start the 2017-18 season. McCormick has 21 goals and 15 assists (36 points) in 66 AHL games and failed to record a point in seven NHL games.

Max McCormick
The Islanders have acquired Jordan Eberle from the Oilers for Ryan Strome.

Eberle scored 20 goals with 31 assists (51 points) in 82 games with the Oilers last season. The 27-year-old winger struggled in the playoffs, collected just two assists in 13 games before the Oilers were bounced. Eberle has averaged 24 goals and 32 assists (56 points) over that last four seasons and could see ample playing time with John Tavares in 2018.

Jordan Eberle
Murray is in the starter's crease ahead of Game 1.

Murray comes into the postseason on a four-game winning streak, having posted a 2.45 GAA and .931 SV% down the stretch. Murray was 15-6 with a 2.08 GAA, .923 SV% and one shutout en route to winning the Stanley Cup in last year’s postseason. The 22-year-old has gone 2-1-1 with a 3.16 GAA and .909 SV% vs. the Blue Jackets this season.

Matt Murray
Murray will start Thursday in Ottawa.

Murray allowed one goal on 30 shots in the Penguins win in Buffalo on Tuesday. Murray has won four of his last five starts while posting a 2.61 GAA and .917 SV% and tonight he will see the Senators for the third time this season. The 22-year-old has gone 1-1-0 with a 3.23 GAA And .902 SV% against Ottawa this season and is 13-7-1 on the road.

Matt Murray