SENATORS (14-18-9) at MAPLE LEAFS (25-16-3) 7:30 p.m. ET; SN, TVA Sports, NHL.TV
Forward Filip Chlapik , recalled from Belleville of the American Hockey League, will replace Ryan in the lineup for the Senators, who are 2-1-0 in their past three games after going 1-4-2 in their previous seven games. The Maple Leafs, who lost 6-3 against the Senators in their first meeting this season on Oct. 21, are 2-0-1 in their past three games following a three-game losing streak (0-2-1).
Players to watch
Senators forward Mark Stone has scored a goal in three straight games, and has eight points (five assists) in that span. Maple Leafs forward William Nylander has three points (one goal, two assists) in a three-game point streak and 10 points (four goals, six assists) in his past 10 games.
They said it
"It was pretty ugly out there. We won two games in a row against really good teams and yesterday we took a step back again. It was pretty frustrating this morning, but the good thing is we're playing another game tonight." -- Senators forward Derick Brassard on the 8-2 loss against the Blackhawks "They probably didn't have their best effort last night so they're going to be looking for redemption. They're a good team over there so we've got to be ready. … They try to frustrate teams, so tonight is going to be about staying patient." -- Maple Leafs forward Nazem Kadri on the Senators
Thompson should be ready to return following the Senators' seven-day break, which begins Thursday, Ottawa coach Guy Boucher said. …. Carrick will play after being a healthy scratch on Monday. … Carrick, Borgman and Dermott are in a rotation for two available spots, Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock said.
Stat pack
Karlsson has five assists in his past three games. … Brassard has 10 points (five goals, five assists) in his past 10 games. … Marner has one assist in his past six games after having nine points (three goals, six assists) in a four-game point streak.
