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Kevin Francis
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 07.21.2021

Oct 24 @ 3:10 AM ET
Kevin Francis: Dallas/Ottawa Gameday!
AlfieisKing
Ottawa Senators
Location: Canada, ON
Joined: 11.05.2007

Oct 24 @ 6:44 AM ET
Glad to hear Boro is doing ok after being taken to hospital in the game.

GSG tonight!
david22
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 04.15.2008

Oct 24 @ 9:14 AM ET
Great test tonight to see how they do agaisnt a great team. Lets hope they can keep up the momentum.
SensFan25
Ottawa Senators
Location: ON
Joined: 08.24.2006

Oct 24 @ 10:05 AM ET
Kevin Francis: Dallas/Ottawa Gameday!
- Kevin Francis

Looks like Oettinger will start the game so it will be interesting to see how the team fares against a goalie with a 95.9% save percentage and a 1.25 GAA. Quality of shots will be important.
If the team pulls this one out, it would be a huge win in terms of defeating a high quality opponent.
Mithos
Joined: 04.14.2021

Oct 24 @ 10:51 AM ET
Forsberg not on ice during Monday's morning skate, rest day or is he injured?
Adam French
Atlanta Thrashers
Location: Isn't Cooley 5"11? You know who else is 5"11? Sydney Crosby. - Scabeh
Joined: 04.06.2011

Oct 24 @ 11:19 AM ET
Forsberg not on ice during Monday's morning skate, rest day or is he injured?
- Mithos

I would assume rest day. He's played every game so far.
Sens Writer
Location: Vancouver, BC
Joined: 08.19.2013

Oct 24 @ 12:23 PM ET
Forsberg not on ice during Monday's morning skate, rest day or is he injured?
- Mithos

Rest day would make sense. If they were trying to work Hellberg into the starting rotation, it would have made a lot more sense to play him against ARI than DAL.

Regardless, it should be a good early-season test for both teams. DAL is 4-0-1 and there's no doubt that Oettinger is an excellent young G. However, their wins have been against NSH, WPG, MTL, and NSH again, who are currently 3 of the 6 lowest scoring teams in the NHL. The one game they played against a more prolific NHL offense resulted in a 3-2 OT loss to TOR.
SensFan25
Ottawa Senators
Location: ON
Joined: 08.24.2006

Oct 24 @ 1:51 PM ET
Rest day would make sense. If they were trying to work Hellberg into the starting rotation, it would have made a lot more sense to play him against ARI than DAL.

Regardless, it should be a good early-season test for both teams. DAL is 4-0-1 and there's no doubt that Oettinger is an excellent young G. However, their wins have been against NSH, WPG, MTL, and NSH again, who are currently 3 of the 6 lowest scoring teams in the NHL. The one game they played against a more prolific NHL offense resulted in a 3-2 OT loss to TOR.

- khawk

The Toronto OT loss was to the backup goalie for Dallas.
spatso
Ottawa Senators
Location: jensen beach, FL
Joined: 02.19.2007

Oct 24 @ 3:03 PM ET
Rest day would make sense. If they were trying to work Hellberg into the starting rotation, it would have made a lot more sense to play him against ARI than DAL.

Regardless, it should be a good early-season test for both teams. DAL is 4-0-1 and there's no doubt that Oettinger is an excellent young G. However, their wins have been against NSH, WPG, MTL, and NSH again, who are currently 3 of the 6 lowest scoring teams in the NHL. The one game they played against a more prolific NHL offense resulted in a 3-2 OT loss to TOR.

- khawk


Dallas does not play much of a physical game and the numbers indicate they don't like to hit and they don't like being hit. Ottawa is in the top 5 in hits per game to start this season.

Curios to see if Ottawa finshes their checks tonight and whether it has an impact on the final outcome.
AlfieisKing
Ottawa Senators
Location: Canada, ON
Joined: 11.05.2007

Oct 24 @ 4:22 PM ET
As impactful as Brady Tkachuk is in many different areas, I think I forgot that this guy can score 40 goals and 80-90 points in a season. His dad and brother have already hit 98/100 points; 40/50 goal seasons. I was so focused on guys like DeBrincat, Batherson, and Stutzle.... I didn't think Brady will compete for the team lead for the entire year
Mithos
Joined: 04.14.2021

Oct 24 @ 4:30 PM ET
Kevin Mandolese recalled, Forsberg could be injured, might see Hellberg tonight in net
Sens Writer
Location: Vancouver, BC
Joined: 08.19.2013

Oct 24 @ 4:49 PM ET
Kevin Mandolese recalled, Forsberg could be injured, might see Hellberg tonight in net
- Mithos

Daily Faceoff lineup shows Forsberg as day-to-day, so expect Hellberg to start.
https://www.dailyfaceoff....nators/line-combinations/

Good to see confirmation that they'll drop Brassard right into Norris' position, and let Pinto stay between Motte and Joseph.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu1soABF28I
spatso
Ottawa Senators
Location: jensen beach, FL
Joined: 02.19.2007

Oct 24 @ 5:35 PM ET
Daily Faceoff lineup shows Forsberg as day-to-day, so expect Hellberg to start.
https://www.dailyfaceoff....nators/line-combinations/

Good to see confirmation that they'll drop Brassard right into Norris' position, and let Pinto stay between Motte and Joseph.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu1soABF28I

- khawk



It is interesting to read how most of the local commentators who have played the NHL game are strong in their opinion that the best option is to move Brassard between DeBrincat and Giroux. If you check you will see there are also a bunch of commentators, who have never played the game, insisting that Pinto deserves a chance to move up to the 2nd line. Important, I think. Guys who have been in the dressing room understand the team as a whole has an opinion.

I have no doubts that Pinto is a first or second line centre for the Sens. By the end of tonight he may have already been moved up. All the guys in the room are pulling for Brassard. He deserves the respect he is being offered.

Remember when Spezza signed with the Leafs. He had a good exhibition series but he did not dress for the first regular seasongame. Part of the reason the coach lost the room and ultimately his job.
Mithos
Joined: 04.14.2021

Oct 24 @ 7:09 PM ET
OTT facing DAL back up G.
AlfieisKing
Ottawa Senators
Location: Canada, ON
Joined: 11.05.2007

Oct 24 @ 7:25 PM ET
8 mins in, all I'm thinking "Hit the F__king net!"
AlfieisKing
Ottawa Senators
Location: Canada, ON
Joined: 11.05.2007

Oct 24 @ 7:25 PM ET
OTT facing DAL back up G.
- Mithos

ours too lol
spatso
Ottawa Senators
Location: jensen beach, FL
Joined: 02.19.2007

Oct 24 @ 7:26 PM ET
OTT facing DAL back up G.
- Mithos


Dallas facing Ottawa's 3rd string goalie.
spatso
Ottawa Senators
Location: jensen beach, FL
Joined: 02.19.2007

Oct 24 @ 7:50 PM ET
Really good first period of hockey. Dallas came on really strong at the start and it took Sens half a period to get started but they evened stuff up pretty good over the next 10 minutes.
Whatisavailable
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 08.20.2021

Oct 24 @ 8:23 PM ET
How about if they stop tryi ng to make DeBrincat happen and go with the guys who are actually scoring.
spatso
Ottawa Senators
Location: jensen beach, FL
Joined: 02.19.2007

Oct 24 @ 8:46 PM ET
This is a really good game. Dallas is a solid team. Some huge saves at both ends. Thought Sens had the edge in the second period.
Mithos
Joined: 04.14.2021

Oct 24 @ 9:21 PM ET
holy poop what a shot by Pinto
Whatisavailable
Ottawa Senators
Joined: 08.20.2021

Oct 24 @ 9:22 PM ET
Does Pinto have a shot or what?
spatso
Ottawa Senators
Location: jensen beach, FL
Joined: 02.19.2007

Oct 24 @ 9:44 PM ET
Love the 4th line and the diversity of every line.

Tkachuk is rock solid. Stutzle is turning into a magical playmaker and Pinto can shoot. So many things to like with this team on tonights performance.
Bartacus
Ottawa Senators
Location: Toronto, ON
Joined: 01.08.2019

Oct 24 @ 9:47 PM ET
How about if they stop tryi ng to make DeBrincat happen and go with the guys who are actually scoring.
- Whatisavailable


I get you want to rag on Cat as it suits your narrative to date. But he's at a PPG, so I really don't get what you're talking about. He basically has the same stat line as Stutzle. 8th in total goals over the past 3 years. Patrick Kane 80th. He's got good playmakers beside him - be patient, let the chemistry set, and the goals will come.
Barrykerr1
Joined: 08.06.2014

Oct 24 @ 10:05 PM ET
Great to see Brassard score in front of his family, friends and fans!
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