GDT: GAME 77 | Senators @ Capitals | Spoilers Edition | Sun Apr 7 2024, 6PM | TSN5, TVAS

[L'Aveuglette]

OTTAWA SENATORS (33-37-4) @ WASHINGTON CAPITALS (36-30-10)
TV: TVAS, TSN5 | Radio: TSN 1200, 94.5 Unique-FM

Game Day 5: OTT at WAS | Ottawa Senators

Breaking down what you need to know ahead of the Senators taking on the Washington Capitals for the final time this season

www.nhl.com

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Though the Senators are officially eliminated from playoff contention, the tie breaker has a lot on the line for Washington who is in a battle for one of the final playoff spots. Tied with the Red Wings and sitting just one point behind the Flyers and Penguins for the final Wild Card spot, and three points behind the Islanders for the final Metropolitan Division spot, this is a crucial game for the Capitals.​

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PROJECTED LINEUP

Tkachuk - Greig - Giroux
Kubalik - Pinto - Batherson
Katchouk - Joseph - Kelly
Imama - Kastelic - Smejkal

Sanderson - Zub
Chychrun - JBD
Chabot - Brannstrom

Korpisalo
Forsberg

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And here's an article from 2021

Senators enjoying playing spoiler, but playoffs still a long shot

A three-game win streak and some nervousness in other markets had some Senators fans thinking playoffs. But while that dream is still a long way off, the Senators can still enjoy playing spoiler while giving their young players valuable NHL experience.

www.sportsnet.ca

LAST MATCHUP

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[Senscore]

We have more of these?

 

[Wallet Inspector]

"Spoilers Edition"

Darth Vader is Luke Skywalker's father,
Rosebud was the name of Kane's sled.
Aerith dies in Final Fantasy 7.

 

[lang006]

Hope the Sens show up and try to compete tonight. Play the spoiler role hard or something. Washingtons -40 goal differential doesn’t deserve to even be sniffing a playoff spot.

 

[Butchy Dakkar]

Hope the Sens show up and try to compete tonight. Play the spoiler role hard or something. Washingtons -40 goal differential doesn’t deserve to even be sniffing a playoff spot.

On the other hand, if we lose it increases the odds someone keeps Detroit out of the playoffs

 

[lang006]

On the other hand, if we lose it increases the odds someone keeps Detroit out of the playoffs

Yes true. Glad there is a silver lining. Out of all those clustered up teams the Wings missing is the preference. I wouldn’t typically wish the Pens well but they have been playing well lately and then there’s Karlson and Crosby. They probably deserve one of those spots.

 

[Ouroboros]

They finally put Kubalik out to pasture.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

They finally put Kubalik out to pasture.

I think Martin talked about it being due to an illness but I wouldn't be surprised if it's a straight up healthy scratch.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

They finally put Kubalik out to pasture.

How the f*** did he last this long.

Must have been the high hockey IQ I heard about at the start of the year.

 

[Micklebot]

How the f*** did he last this long.

Must have been the high hockey IQ I heard about at the start of the year.

I don't remember high hockey IQ, but I do remember he can't be worse defensively that DBC.

 

[thinkwild]

The long arc of the Crosby Ovie rivalry now has them battling for that last wild card spot. Another game where its hard to get a fan mindset for. Go Sens Go? I guess. Just wanna see development

 

[Adrianopolous]

Just end this misery

 

[Burrowsaurus]

I don't remember high hockey IQ, but I do remember he can't be worse defensively that DBC.

Scary

Man chychrun with a good defensive play and a nice breakout pass.

 

[thinkwild]

2nd shot

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Kastelic passed it once to a caps d man. And then somehow got the puck back and passed it too then again

2nd shot

Can’t blame that one on korpisalo. His center is legit playing for the capitals on that play lol

 

[Senscore]

I think Korpisalo has turned another corner.


I think we're up to 4 now.

 

[Burrowsaurus]

Chychrun laid a hit.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

LMAO here we go again.

Getting scored on the first or second shot number TWENTY ONE, and fourth game in a row.

 

[SensFactor]

Kastelic is an Ahler

 

[Micklebot]

Scary

To his credit, if he doesn't suit up again he'll finish with a better plus minus than DBC did last year


Stupid 6 o'clock start... I just realized the game started and we already allowed two shots so I missed the first goal

 

[L'Aveuglette]

I think Korpisalo has turned another corner.


I think we're up to 4 now.

So literally back to square one?

 

[Ouroboros]

I think Martin talked about it being due to an illness but I wouldn't be surprised if it's a straight up healthy scratch.

The only illness is that people are sick of watching him.

 

[lang006]

Can’t blame the goalie for that one. I blame Zub. If your D partner is already behind the net you don’t go back there. Simple stuff. Sanderson and Kastelic are already back there. Stay in front with you man. Basics you get taught in minor hockey and these are the mistakes these guys keep making.

 

[Korpse]

That highlight package of the the 1st goals in the last four games is good. Every single one is a shot coming off a slot pass.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Lmao first time I've ever seen that one, having the sun blind a goalie INSIDE an arena.