Game Day Notes: Game #19 - Sens vs. Flyers
by Craig Medaglia @craigmedaglia / Ottawa Senators
Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. at Canadian Tire Centre and we've got all the latest details on the Sens' projected line-up, starting goaltender and more before hosting the Flyers.
Projected line-up
A few changes up front and we'll start with the biggest (both in noteriety and physical size). After missing the past 6 games with an upper body injury, Logan Brown has been given a clean bill of health and will be back in action tonight against the Flyers.
"We probably could've played him last game," said Sens head coach D.J. Smith about Brown. "Being a young guy, we wanted to make sure that he's better than 100% and give him those extra two days. I don't think there was a real hurry but he is in tonight."
Smith has little hesitation re-integrating Brown into the line-up as he's expected to slot right back in on a line with Brady Tkachuk and Anthony Duclair while Colin White moves between Vladislav Namestnikov and Tyler Ennis.
"I think that gives us a little more depth," the coach said about swapping his centres. "I thought White would be a better fit for Vladdy and Ennis. Not to say that at any point I'll be willing to flip guys if they aren't going but I think that gives us more depth."
Here's a look at the Sens projected line-up tonight against Philadelphia:
Tkachuk - L. Brown - Duclair
Paul - Pageau - C. Brown
Namestnikov - White - Ennis
Chlapik - Tierney - Ryan
Chabot - Zaitsev
Borowiecki - Demelo
Brannstrom - Hainsey
In goal
Anders Nilsson (4-4-1) gets the call in net for the Senators tonight and will be looking to bounce back after a tough showing in his most recent outing. Nilsson was beaten 4 times on 19 shots in Raleigh on Monday night which was a rare blip for the the NHL's reigning First Star of the Week. In 4 games this month, Nilsson has a 3-1-0 record and a sparkling .925 sv% over that span.
Hockey Gives Blood
Tonight's game is also Hockey Gives Blood Night at Canadian Tire Centre in support of Canadian Blood Services. $10 from every ticket sold here will go towards supporting critical programs and initiatives.
In advance of tonight's game, the Senators invited Lincoln, a local kid that requires regular blood transfusions, to attend a Senators' practice as well as get a bit of a behind the scenes look at his favourite hockey team.
Where to watch
It's a 7:30 p.m. start at Canadian Tire Centre tonight and here's how you can catch all the action between the Sens and Flyers...
TICKETS: ottsens.com/SensTicketHub
BROADCAST: TSN5, RDS2
RADIO: TSN 1200, 94,5 Unique FM
Can't make it to the rink tonight? Well if you're in need of a spot to catch the game, why not grab some friends and check out the Molson Watch Party at the Royal Oak in Barrhaven (4110 Strandherd Rd.) where you can find Molson Canadian and half priced wings on all Sens game days.