The Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Washington Capitals on Tuesday evening in Ottawa, Ontario, marking the first matchup between the two Eastern Conference teams this season. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST.
Team Performance and Recent Form
Ottawa enters the game with an 11-6-1 overall record and has performed well on home ice, posting a 6-2-0 mark. The Senators have been particularly effective in higher-scoring contests, accumulating a 7-2-1 record when scoring three or more goals. Over their past 10 games, Ottawa holds a 5-4-1 record, averaging 3.5 goals and 6.1 assists per game while committing 4.7 penalties for 13.8 penalty minutes per contest, while allowing 2.9 goals per game.
The Washington Capitals travel to Ottawa with a 9-6 overall record, including a 2-2-0 mark in away games. Washington has shown strength in tight contests, compiling a 4-1-0 record in games decided by a single goal. Across their last 10 games, the Capitals have posted a 6-4-0 record, averaging 3.6 goals and six assists per game alongside 4.2 penalties for 10.3 penalty minutes, while surrendering 3.4 goals per game.
Key Performers and Injury Status
Offensively, Ottawa has been led by Tim Stutzle, who has recorded nine goals and 14 assists. Defenseman Jake Sanderson has also contributed over the team’s last 10 games with one goal and nine assists.
For Washington, Alex Tuch leads the attack with 11 goals and two assists. Jordan Kyrou has also generated offensive momentum, registering four goals and eight assists over his last 10 outings.
Both teams will be shorthanded due to injuries. The Senators will be without Warren Foegele due to a knee injury, William Eklund with an ankle injury, Andre Burakovsky with a lower-body injury, and Ridly Greig with a lower-body injury. The Capitals will miss Rasmus Sandin due to a knee injury, Patrick Thomas with an upper-body injury, and Vincent Desharnais due to an abdominal issue.
