Ottawa Senators News

Brassard missed the final five games of the regular season, but his availability for Monday’s practice is a good sign that he will be available during the Penguins’ first round matchup with the Flyers. The 30-year-old centre picked up three goals and five assists in 14 games since joining the Penguins and has been a quality playoff performer during his career. Game 1 goes on Wednesday, so keep an eye on Brassard’s status over the next few days.

Anderson allowed two goals on 26 shots in the Senators overtime win over the Panthers last Thursday. The win snapped a personal three-game losing streak for Anderson, who finished 5-3-1 with a 3.33 GAA and .892 SV% in nine March starts. Tonight he faces a Jets team that has won seven of their last eight games.

Brassard did not take part in the Penguins’ morning skate and will miss his second straight game with a lower-body injury. With Brassard out, Riley Sheahan will continue to skate on the third line.

Forsberg made 31 saves on 32 shots in the Blackhawks win over the Islanders on Saturday. It was one of Forsberg’s best performances of the season and moved him to 3-3-0 with a 3.28 GAA and .898 SV% in March. He comes into Monday’s game at 4-7-1 on home ice this season.

Forsberg made 31 saves on 32 shots in the Blackhawks win over the Islanders on Saturday. It was one of Forsberg’s best performances of the season and moved him to 3-3-0 with a 3.28 GAA and .898 SV% in March. He comes into Monday’s game at 4-7-1 on home ice this season.

Anderson allowed six goals on 38 shots in the Senators loss to the Oilers last Thursday. Anderson has lost his last two starts while giving up a combined 10 goals on 55 shots (.818 SV%). Overall, Anderson has gone 4-2-1 with a 3.62 GAA and .888 SV% in March.

Forsberg allowed one goal on nine shots after replacing J-F Berube in the Blackhawks loss to the Canucks on Thursday. Forsberg has not had a good year in his debut season for Chicago, going 9-16-3 with a 3.06 GAA and .905 SV% in 33 appearances. He was shelled in his first start vs. the Islanders, so look elsewhere tonight.

Ullmark allowed one goal on 13 shots after replacing Chad Johnson in the Sabres 4-1 loss to the Coyotes on Wednesday. In three NHL appearances this season, Ullmark has posted a 2.40 GAA and .933 SV% and makes for a decent spot-start option tonight vs. the visiting Canadiens—Montreal has lost four in a row and nine of their last 10 (1-7-2).

Anderson was pulled after he allowed four goals on 17 shots in the Senators loss to the Panthers on Tuesday. Anderson is now 13-12-4 with a 3.37 GAA and .896 SV% on home ice this season and he’ll be in tough again tonight with the Oilers in town. Edmonton has won five of their last eight games while averaging 3.13 goals for per game.