The Ottawa Senators take on the New York Rangers this Friday at the famous Madison Square Garden. The puck drop is scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. EDT.
The Senators (5-4-0) were on a two-game losing run before their dominant 8-1 win against the St Louis Blues, while the Rangers (6-2-1) have lost two of their last three games including their latest defeat against the Colorado Avalanche.
Ottawa Senators vs New York Rangers game info
- Date: Friday, Nov. 1
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+, RDS2, TSN5, MSG 2
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
Ottawa Senators game preview
Despite close losses to the Vegas Golden Knights and the Colorado Avalanche, the Senators come into this game riding high after a decisive win against the Blues. The Senators will be focused on extending their winning streak against the Rangers.
Ottawa Senators injuries
Artem Zub, David Perron and Shane Pinto are all sidelined for the Senators. Perron is expected to be the first to return to the ice.
New York Rangers game preview
The Rangers started their season in phenomenal form but have hit a roadblock over the last few games, losing two of their last three games. Their 5-2 defeat against the Washington Capitals was tough to digest, and they aim to return to their winning ways against the Senators on their home ice.
New York Rangers injuries
Jimmy Vesey appears to be on the verge of returning after sustaining an injury during training camp ahead of this season. According to USA Today, he started practicing on Thursday for the first time since sustaining his injury.
Senators and Rangers key players
Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk have been the standout players so far for the Senators, with the forwards scoring 14 and 13 points respectively since the start of the season.
Artemi Panarin has been in a league of his own for the Rangers as the winger has made his mark pretty early on in the season. With six goals and nine assists in the first nine games, he is on track for another season with over 100 points.