Ottawa Senators News

Despite a sparkling 35-save performance from Jeremy Swayman in Game 1, the Bruins will stay committed to their usual rotation in net as Ullmark gets the nod between the pipes in Game 2. Ullmark's last start came last Tuesday against the Senators, where he allowed two goals on just 19 shots in a 3-1 defeat. The reigning Vezina Trophy winner finished his 2023-24 campaign with a 22-10-7 record and a .915 SV% across 40 appearances. He and the Bruins enter action tonight as -140 favourites in Game 2.

Crookshank had not played an NHL game since April 2nd due to a lower-body injury. The 24-year-old Crookshank had three points (2G / 1A) in 13 games with Ottawa this season.

Jensen has been out since April 13th due to a scary upper-body injury and will miss game 1 as he nears his return. The 33-year-old shut-down defensemen scored only one goal in 2023-24, with 14 points, 71 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus in 78 games played.

Jensen did not play the final two games of the season for the Capitals but could be ready for game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. The 33-year-old Jensen had 14 points (1G / 13A) and 124 blocks in 78 games this season.

Smejkal played the final eight games of the season for Ottawa, including scoring a goal in their season finale. He has been reassigned to the Belleville Senators (AHL), where he has spent most of the season, tallying 22 points (9G / 13A) in 45 games.

Chabot suffered the injury in the second period of the Senators' season finale and was unable to return, bringing a slightly premature end to his 2023-24 campaign. Chabot finishes his injury-riddled season with nine goals and 21 assists in 51 games.

The Bruins will turn to Ullmark on Tuesday when they host the Senators in their final game of the regular season. The game picked up some added importance after Boston's 2-0 loss to the Capitals on Monday, with the Bruins now needing to win tonight to guarantee a finish atop the Atlantic Division. Any dropped points would open the door for the Panthers to secure the division title should they be able to win their game tonight against the Maple Leafs. Ullmark enters tonight's action a 25-10-8 record and a .916 SV%. The bookmakers like his chances of securing a victory and the Atlantic Division crown tonight, as the Bruins enter action as -225 favourites over the Sens.

Forsberg will start game 82 vs. Boston after backing up for the previous two Senators games. The 31-year-old has had a season to forget in his fourth year in Ottawa, with his 14-12-0 record, and ugly .886 SV% and 3.30 GAA. He will look to end the season on a high note on Tuesday vs. Boston, who has won six of their last eight games and are securely in the playoffs.

Chandler Stephenson will not play on Tuesday due to an undisclosed ailment, allowing Amadaio to re-enter the lineup. Amadio has not played the last two games but has 26 points (13G / 13A) in 71 contests this season.

Greig is battling an illness and his status for Monday's game against the New York Rangers was up in the air. Greig has three points (2G / 1A) in his last 11 games and has been held off the scoresheet in nine of those contests.

Jenik's five-game stint with Arizona is up after he was reassigned to Tucson (AHL) on Monday to help with the team's playoff push. The 23-year-old only had one assist with Arizona but returns to Tucson, where he had 16 goals, 36 points and 48 PIMs in 54 games before his previous call-up.

Greig is battling an illness and his status for Monday's game against the New York Rangers is up in the air. Greig has three points (2G / 1A) in his last 11 games and has been held off the scoresheet in nine of those contests.

Amadio has been a regular in the lineup for the Golden Knights this season but will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. The 27-year-old Amadio has 26 points (13G / 13A) in 71 games this season.

The Senators were shut out 2-0 with Jonas Korpisalo between the pipes on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers and will switch to Forsberg in the crease on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Forsberg has struggled lately, allowing five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) across his last two outings (0-2-0). The Senators enter action as +144 road underdogs.

Gilbert will take a seat on Tuesday when the Flames travel to San Jose to take on the Sharks. Nikita Okhotiuk will draw into the lineup in his place.