Senators Extend Win Streak with Dominant Victory Over Bruins, Look to Continue Success Against Blackhawks
The Ottawa Senators are on a roll with a three-game win streak, including a dominant 7-2 victory over the Boston Bruins. They didn't have much time to celebrate as they headed to Chicago for a back-to-back game against the Blackhawks. The Senators' offense has been firing on all cylinders, scoring seven goals in two consecutive games, a rare feat in franchise history.
Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson led the charge in the win over the Bruins, with Stützle scoring two goals in the third period and Batherson adding two of his own. The Senators' power play has been red-hot, converting on four of five opportunities against Boston and ranking first in the NHL with a 35.1% success rate.
With a record of 5-4-1, the Senators are off to their best 10-game start since the 2017-18 season. Batherson emphasized the importance of the recent wins and the team's turnaround after a slow start to the season. Linus Ullmark is set to play his 300th NHL game against the Blackhawks, adding to the significance of the matchup.
In other news, Hunter Shepard was recalled from Belleville to serve as a backup goalie on Monday but was loaned back to Belleville on Tuesday. Ullmark is expected to start against the Blackhawks, a team he has had success against in the past. The Senators split their meetings with Chicago last season, with Batherson making an impact in both games.
The Blackhawks, with a record of 4-3-2, are looking to bounce back from a recent loss to the Los Angeles Kings. All 32 NHL teams are in action on Tuesday night as part of the NHL Frozen Frenzy. Senators fans can catch the game on TSN 5 or RDS and listen on TSN 1200 or 104.7 Outaouais. Stay updated with the Senators on social media and their official website for the latest news and updates.