Forward Zack Ostapchuk was loaned to the Belleville Senators this morning as forward Shane Pinto is set to make his return to the lineup tonight after missing the last eight games with an injury. Pinto last suited up for the Senators on October 22 in a 4-0 win over the Utah Hockey Club.
“It’s been a long couple of weeks, it feels like,” Pinto spoke to the media following yesterday’s practice. “It’s just good to be back and hopefully help the boys win.”
Goaltender Linus Ullmark will get the nod in net for the Senators following his part in the team’s 3-2 victory over his old team on Saturday. “Getting the win in this barn is not easy,” Ullmark said postgame in Boston. “It’s something that you dream of, especially when you’re coming in here as an opponent, as well. You really want to bring your A-game.”
The Senators will need to bring their A-game tonight, as they take on the Leafs who are currently riding a three-game winning streak. Last season saw the Senators go 3-1 against the Leafs in their four-game season series. It goes without saying that a matchup between the Senators and Leafs promises to be a spirited and high-energy match, and tonight’s game is sure to be no exception.
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