The set-up
Ottawa (18-27-4) got back to winning ways Monday with a narrow 2-1 win over the Canucks.
Vancouver (19-20-3) sits just one point above the Sens in the standings but have played seven fewer games. The Canucks sit 10 points out of a playoff spot in the North Division but have played five less games than Montreal who currently hold fourth place.
With their win Monday, the Sens got back to .500 on home ice as they're 10-10-4 at Canadian Tire Centre. The Sens have won five of their last seven games overall while the Canucks are 3-2 since their return to action after their Covid-19 situation.
The Sens will be hoping its power play can contribute tonight as they are just 3-for-31 against Vancouver this season on the man advantage. The Canucks have scored the same number of goals against Ottawa this season on the power play but have done so in 10 less opportunities.
Roster notes
The Sens will continue to roll with the same lineup as they did Monday, head coach D.J. Smith confirmed this morning.
Anton Forsberg and Matt Murray remain out so either Filip Gustavsson or Marcus Hogberg will start in goal tonight for Ottawa.
Previous history
Ottawa is 2-4-2 against the Canucks this season and in those eight games, they've averaging just 1.75 goals a game. The Sens' season average is nearly a goal more at 2.67.
The Canucks have scored 27 goals against Ottawa this season at an average of 3.38 a game, their highest against any opponent this year.
Who to watch
Drake Batherson had the game-winning goal Monday, his third of the year. Batherson, who celebrated his 23rd birthday Tuesday, is tied for the team lead in goals with 17 alongside Connor Brown while his 31 points trail only Brady Tkachuk's 32 for the team lead.
His 15 power play points this season are the most on the Sens.
Where to watch
Wednesday's game can be seen live on TSN5 and TVAS at 5:30 p.m. Fans can also tune into the radio call on TSN 1200 and Unique FM 94.5.
