While it appears a bit snowy exterior for geese to be migrating north for the summer time, that’s the process dealing with the Senators on Saturday afternoon in Ottawa.
The Anaheim Ducks have already defeated Winnipeg (4-1) and misplaced to Toronto (6-4) on their northern highway journey, which can proceed at 1 p.m. within the nation’s capital.
“A very offensive group, lot of skill throughout their lineup, very mobile back end,” mentioned Travis Green of the problem that the Ducks pose. “Their goalies have played well, there’s a reason they’re where they’re at in the standings.”
Ottawa is coming off a 3-2 loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday night time, which served because the opener of a three-game homestand that continues on Sunday towards the San Jose Sharks.
With Jake Sanderson (week-to-week) and Nick Jensen (day-to-day) out with accidents, the Senators will insert Dennis Gilbert into the lineup on Saturday. The left-shot defenceman skated alongside Nikolas Matinpalo at observe on Friday.
“[Gilbert is a] veteran guy, he understands the defensive side of the game,” mentioned Travis Green forward of the sport. “Bigger body. Looking for him to play a hard and heavy game. Take away time and space against a very offensive team.”
