The set-up
The Sens (3-7-1) are looking to snap a four-game losing streak tonight when they visit Boston. The Sens are 0-3-1 in their last four and suffered back-to-back regulation losses to Vegas and Tampa Bay Thursday and Saturday, respectively.
Boston (5-4-0) lost 5-2 to Toronto Saturday and currenty sit sixth in the Atlantic Division, one spot ahead of the Senators.
The Bruins are a perfect 4-0 at TD Garden this season while the Sens are 1-2-1 on the road. Despite winning all four home games, the Bruins are being outscored 14-13 on home ice but have the fifth best home power play at 35.7 per cent. Ottawa's road power play is ranked 10th in the NHL at 23.1 per cent.
Both teams score early, with the Bruins netting 11 times in the first period and Ottawa 10 times. However, Boston has struggled to score in the final 20 minutes, as their seven goals are tied for the fewest in the NHL. However, the Sens have given up 16 goals in the third, tied for the fourth most in the league.
Roster notes
The Senators are missing Connor Brown, Dylan Gambrell, Nick Holden and Austin Watson, all of whom are in the NHL's Covid-19 protocol. Victor Mete was also held out of today's morning skate for precautionary reasons.
Erik Brannstrom, Scott Sabourin and Egor Sokolov were all recalled from Belleville over the past 36 hours. Brannstrom will make his season debut tonight while Sokolov is set to make his NHL debut.
"It's obviously a dream come true," Sokolov said after his first NHL morning skate. "Since I was a kid, I've always dreamed about playing in the NHL. It was a pretty quick turnaround but I'm excited to be here and I can't wait to get out there and feel what the NHL is like."
No official word on who will start in goal tonight for the Senators. By missing tonight's game, Brown will see his consecutive games played streak end at 384. The streak was currently the fourth longest in the NHL.
Previous history
The Sens and Bruins have met 145 times previously, with Ottawa going 53-77-7 along with eight ties. The Senators have won 24 times at the Garden and average 2.48 goals per game against the Bruins.
In seven games as a Senator against Boston, Chris Tierney has scored once and added five assists and is a +2. Mete has two goals and two assists in nine games versus the Bruins.
Who to watch
A lot of eyes will be on Sokolov tonight as he makes his anticipated NHL debut. The Russian winger has two goals and four assists in nine AHL games this year and scored once during four preseason games with Ottawa.
Where to watch
Tuesday's game can be seen live on TSN5 and RDS2 at 7pm. Fans can also tune into the radio call on TSN 1200 and Unique FM 94,5.
