Sens head coach D.J. Smith just wrapped up his morning media availability where he was able to pass along some line-up info ahead of today's early start. Artem Anisimov, who left Saturday's game with an injury, will be a game-time decision for the Senators today so watch for that info to drop a little closer to the opening face-off. In his absence this weekend, Jean-Gabriel Pageau bumped up to centre Vladislav Namestnikov and Connor Brown on the third line and the trio showed instant chemistry combining for 6 points (3G, 3A) in their 4-2 win against the Lightning.
Depending on Anisimov's availability today, one or both of Nick Paul and Jordan Szwarz could draw into the line-up today. The pair were recalled from Belleville this morning where Paul currently sits tied for second in team scoring with 4 points (1G, 3A) in 3 GPs and Szwarz has yet to record a point yet early in the season.
With no morning skate and a few questions still to answer after warm-up, here's a look at how the forwards and defence could look today...
Tkachuk - White - Ennis
Duclair - Tierney - Ryan
Namestnikov - Anisimov (game-time decision) - Brown
Paul/Szwarz/Boedker - Pageau - Sabourin
Chabot - Zaitsev
Brannstrom - Hainsey
Borowiecki - DeMelo
