As per head coach Geoff Ward, David Rittich will get the start tonight when the Flames host the Ottawa Senators at 7:00 PM MT (Sportsnet West).
Rittich has started the last five games, has two wins in that stretch and has made 30+ saves in four of those five starts. Ward noted Jacob Markstrom, who has missed time with an upper-body injury, is an possible option to back-up Rittich this evening.
Derek Ryan may make his return tonight, after missing a month with an upper-body injury. He fully took part in yesterday's practice and today's skate and Ward confirmed he could suit up this evening.
As per this morning's skate and yesterday's practice lines and pairings, here's tonight's projected lineup. If changes are made in warm-ups, these lines and pairings will be edited:
PROJECTED LINEUP - FLAMES VS. SENATORS
Calgary's projected lines, pairings and starting goalie on Thursday
