Game 25 Preview: Ottawa Senators @ Washington Capitals

The Senators are looking to bounce back from the disappointing loss to Carolina on Sunday as the short road trip winds up in Washington. A win tonight is important to stay in the wild card hunt without needing a huge winning streak down the stretch.

MacArthur - Turris - Ryan
Michalek - Spezza - Zibanejad
Conacher - Smith - Neil
Condra - Grant - Greening

Methot - Karlsson
Phillips - Corvo
Cowen - Wiercioch

Anderson (starter)
Lehner

Some notes for tonight:

• Just a heads up, the game is on TSN2 today. Puck drop is shortly after 7pm.
• Ovi gonna Ovi.
• Martin Erat wants out of Washington, and there has been plenty of talk about if the Senators should pursue him. Could tonight be an audition? Update: Audition for eating more press box hot dogs than Kassian, maybe, since he's expected to be a healthy scratch tonight.
• Wait, the Senators have more goals the the Capitals? WTF?
• Karlsson gonna Karlsson.
• Andy has a big opportunity to challenge Lehner for #1 goalie position in the eyes (and hearts) of the fans tonight by making sure Ovi don't Ovi.
• Special teams could be killer tonight. Ottawa has a slightly better record at even strength though.

Here are some stats for the two teams this evening.