It's a late one in Vancouver tonight and we've got everything you need to know before the puck drops against the Canucks at 10 p.m.
Projected line-up
Just one change is expected for tonight's line-up in Vancouver and that's Logan Brown checking back in for active duty. Brown was a healthy scratch on Saturday in Calgary but D.J. Smith shared that it had more to do with it being the first of two back-to-back series on their current, lengthy 5-game road trip and he's looking out for the younger players experiencing this grind. As a result of Brown's return, J.C. Beaudin and Mikkel Boedker will be the extra forward tonight while no changes are expected to the defence pairings.
#Sens HC Smith has confirmed with media that Anders Nilsson will start in goal tonight @Canucks. At forward, Logan Brown will return to the lineup while J.C. Beaudin will sit out.
With that, here's a look at the Sens' projected line-up in Vancouver: Tkachuk - L. Brown - Duclair Paul - Pageau - C. Brown Namestnikov - Anisimov - White Chlapik - Tierney - Ennis Chabot - Hainsey Borowiecki - Zaitsev Brannstrom - DeMelo
In goal
Anders Nilsson (7-6-1) is back between the pipes for the Senators and will face off against his old team tonight. Nilsson was acquired from the Canucks midway through last season and, despite a rough outing on Friday night against the Wild, has been very good for Ottawa and carries a .917 sv% in 2019-20 into tonight's contest.
NYR@OTT: Nilsson's flurry of saves in 2nd period
BoroCop
In the mood for something a little lighter as we press forward to tonight's late start? Well yesterday, Sens defenceman Mark Borowiecki shared that he foiled a robbery while in Vancoucer's Gastown District on Monday and helped to return a stolen backpack to it's rightful owner by dispatching the thief off their bicycle. Anyways, in honour of our real-life superhero we made this for him:
It was a track meet the last times these two teams met in Vancouver with the home side earning a 7-4 victory. The Canucks jumped out to a 5-0 lead before the Sens rattled off 4 unanswered, third period goals of their own. Dylan DeMelo led the way offensively with a trio of assists while Anders Nilsson allowed 6 goals on 39 shots in defeat. Full highlights of that game below:
OTT Recap: Senators' late rally falls short on road
Where to watch
Put on a pot of coffee because it's a 10 p.m. start in Vancouver tonight and here's how you can watch all the action between the Sens and Canucks... BROADCAST: TSN5, RDS RADIO: TSN 1200 , 94,5 Unique FM If you're in need of the perfect spot to catch tonight's game then we've got you covered. Why not round up a crew and head over to The Prescott where they'll be serving up personal pitchers of Molson Canadian for just $9.25 (+ tax).
The Sens are on the road in Vancouver for the first of two late night back-to-back puck drops. Face-off against the Canucks is at 10 p.m. EST. #GoSensGopic.twitter.com/AV67SXDSWq
