Game Day Notes: Game #63 - Sens @ Blue Jackets

Get set for tonight's clash in Columbus with a look at the Sens' line-up notes, a recap of Ottawa's moves at the NHL Trade Deadline and more...

Line-up notes

With the Senators moving out a few roster players today prior to the NHL's Trade Deadline (more on that below), tonight's line-up is still in a bit of a state of flux. Some news we can pass along is that Thomas Chabot appears to be good to play this evening after exiting Saturday's game against the Canadiens with a lower body injury.
"I got saved by the boards a little bit," Chabot said about the hit he took that forced him out against Montreal. "I skated yesterday and then joined the boys on the trip feeling pretty good. Obviously, I wouldn't be here if we had any doubts that I wouldn't be able to play."
We could also see the return of Bobby Ryan tonight as well. Sens head coach D.J. Smith said that he believes there is a 90% chance that Ryan could be re-inserted into the line-up for the first time since entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program back in November.
"I knew that there was a possibility that the date could get moved forward to today," said Ryan after today's optional skate. "With what happened this morning, I guess it moves you a little bit forward but I was hoping to play one of these games on the road anyways."

Trade Deadline

The Sens made a few moves today prior to the NHL Trade Deadline including a big deal with the Islanders that will see up to 3 draft picks sent to Ottawa once all the conditions are sorted out in exchange for Jean-Gabriel Pageau. Vladislav Namestnikov and Tyler Ennis, who have been held out of the line-up recently, also returned mid-round draft picks in 2021 from the Avalanche and Oilers respectively.
Here's a look at all of the Sens' transactions today:

Previous Meeting

These teams last met in Ottawa back on Dec. 14th where Anthony Duclair's hat trick powered the Sens to a 4-3 overtime win against his former club. The Sens saw a 3-1 lead evaporate in the third period thanks to a late rally from the Blue Jackets but Duclair's power play tally in extra time proved to be the difference.
"He's a shooter and Duke's been good for us all year," Smith said of Duclair post-game. "He has certainly found his groove. I don't think it matters that it's against his old club; I don't think he's that kind of kid. I think he just wants to help his team."
Full highlights from that game below:

Where to watch

It's a 7 p.m. start in Columbus and here's how you can catch all the action between the Sens and Blue Jackets...
BROADCAST: TSN5, RDS
RADIO:
TSN 1200
,
94,5 Unique FM
Need the perfect place to catch tonight's game? Then why not grab some friends and head over to the RA Centre (2451 Riverside Dr.) where they'll be serving up 20oz drafts of Molson Canadian for just $6.25 (plus tax) all game long.
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