Yesterday afternoon, the Ottawa Senators played a road game against the Philadelphia Flyers in Philadelphia. Now, they return home on short rest to face the Utah Mammoth, starting a four-game home stand.
The Senators must handle three games in four days to complete their first back-to-back series of November. The game against the Mammoth is set for 7 p.m. at Canadian Tire Centre.
Against the Flyers, Ottawa led 2-0 early but went 26 minutes and 25 seconds in the second and third periods without a shot on goal. Despite this, they won 3-2 in overtime.
The Mammoth have been one of the NHL’s biggest surprises, currently third in the Central Division with a 9-6-0 record. However, they are struggling recently, having lost four of their last five games.
Last night's 6-2 loss against the Montreal Canadiens was the most recent game.
Despite the recent slump, the Mammoth remain a tough opponent for the Senators as they begin their home stand.
Author’s summary: The Ottawa Senators start a demanding home stretch after a narrow, unusual win over the Flyers, facing a Utah Mammoth team battling recent struggles but season-long surprises.