Game 16 Hub: Utah Mammoth vs Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators continue to earn points despite struggling to play solid hockey. They recently had an overtime loss to the Bruins and an overtime win against the Flyers, setting up a back-to-back matchup against the Utah Mammoth, marking their first meeting this season.
Utah Mammoth Performance
Utah has dropped four of their last five games, including a heavy 6-2 defeat by Montréal last night. Prior to this slump, the Mammoth had a seven-game winning streak. The big question remains: which version of the Mammoth will the Senators face?
Senators Team Outlook
To secure any points tonight, Ottawa will need a much better performance than in their last two matches.
Ottawa Senators Lineup (vs Philadelphia)
- Leevi Meriläinen expected to be in goal
- MacDermid and Matinpalo likely to return
Utah Mammoth Lineup (vs Montréal)
- Vitek Vaněček, an offseason signing, expected to start in goal
Injuries
- Sean Durzi
- Alex Kerfoot
- Juuso Valimaki
Broadcast Information
You can watch tonight's game at 7:00 PM ET on TSN5 or RDS in the Senators’ region, and on NHL Network in the United States.
It's fun to type Somehow, some way, the Ottawa Senators continue to pick up points while struggling to play the sport of hockey.
Author’s summary: The Ottawa Senators face a critical challenge tonight against a fluctuating Utah Mammoth, needing significant improvement to continue their surprising point streak.