In a game that featured former Blue Jackets former Anton Forsberg for Ottawa, Alex Texier, and Brandon Saad, it was Saad that stood out on Friday night. The veteran forward who played 160 games for Columbus had an unreal night for St.
Knocking on the door along with Ottawa are perennial Atlantic Division also-rans Montreal and Detroit. Also in the Eastern Conference mix are the Columbus Blue Jackets, who hopped over the Bruins in the standings on Thursday and are everyone’s sentimental favorite in this surprise run after the Johnny Gaudreau tragedy last summer.
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will be out of the lineup on a day-to-day basis after taking a puck to the face in Tuesday’s 2-0 road win over the New York Islanders.
Perron, 36, hasn't played since late November due to a nagging back injury. The former Stanley Cup winner has yet to live up to the two-year, $8 million contract he signed with the Senators in the offseason, failing to register a point in his nine appearances so far.
The Ottawa Senators look on course to make the playoffs, and their GM wants to stay on that path. But Adam Proteau thinks they shouldn't rule out a trade to push them further.
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Blue Jackets beat Flyers in a shootout
Jordan Kyrou, Brayden Schenn and Cam Fowler each had a goal and an assist, and Colton Parayko also scored for the Blues (19-18-4), who had won two straight and four of five. Dylan Holloway had two assists, and Joel Hofer made 33 saves.
Blue Jackets take down the Blues in their ninth game scoring six-plus goals before reaching halfway point of the season.
The Columbus Blue Jackets released their Stadium Series jerseys on Thursday. See how it pays tribute to both Ohio and Columbus.
The Pittsburgh Penguins, featuring Kris Letang, face the Ottawa Senators on Saturday at 4:00 PM ET, at PPG Paints Arena. Considering a bet on Letang? We have some numbers and figures to help you along the way.
The Bruins are currently in a playoff spot but a lot of times are coming for them. First up on Saturday, the Ottawa Senators.