GDT: GAME #24: OTTAWA @ TORONTO | 7:00 pm | TSN | #THEDREAM's NEXT CHAPTER

[CanadasTeam]

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
7:00 ET
Air Canada Centre - Toronto, Ontario

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TORONTO
(14-9-0)


van Riemsdyk - Bozak - Kessel
McClement - Grabovski - Kulemin
Kamarov - Kadri - MacArthur
McLaren - Steckel - Orr

Phaneuf - Holzer
Gunnarsson - Kostka
Fraser - Franson

Reimer
Scrivens


VS.

OTTAWA
(12-7-4)


Michalek - Turris - Alfredsson
Dziurzynski - Zibanejad - Condra
Greening - Smith - Neil
Stone - Regin - Silfverberg

Methot - Gryba
Wiercioch - Gonchar
Phillips - Benoit

Bishop
Lehner
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[fieldset=STATS]

• The Senators dropped a 3-2 decision in a shootout with the Islanders on Sunday and have
now lost three straight games overall (0-1-2 record). That said, Ottawa is 5-1-2 in its last
eight games (since February 18).

• Toronto defeated New Jersey, 4-2, on Monday -- its second straight and third victory in
the last four games overall. The Leafs are 4-1-0 in their last five home games (1-4-0 in
first five home games of 2012-13).

• These two clubs have split two games this season, each winning on its home ice. In fact,
dating to the beginning of 2010-11, the Sens and Leafs have played 14 times and each has
won seven of those tilts.

• Nazem Kadri lit the lamp in the Leafs' win on Monday, giving him four markers in his
last two skates, and nine points (4g, 5a) during his current 5-game scoring streak overall.
Kadri has a goal and a helper in four career games vs. the Sens.

• Patrick Wiercioch scored the first goal of his NHL career on Sunday, giving him seven
points on the season. One of five different Ottawa skaters to net his first career NHL
marker in 2012-13, Wiercioch has an assist in each of his two career skates vs. the Leafs.

• Toronto is averaging 30.3 hits per game in 2012-13 -- second most of any team in the
league (Rangers -- 30.5).


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[fieldset=INJURIES]

*Obligatory, since it is the Sens we're playing ; )

Ottawa Senators ||||
Player|Position|Status|Injury|Date
Mike Lundin|D|IR|Concussion|3/3/2013
Craig Anderson|G|IR|Sprained right ankle|2/22/2013
Erik Karlsson|D|IR|Lacerated Achilles tendon|2/14/2013
Milan Michalek|LW|IR|Lower-body injury|2/13/2013
Guillaume Latendresse|LW|IR|Whiplash|2/1/2013
Jason Spezza|C|IR|Back surgery|1/29/2013
||||
Toronto Maple Leafs ||||
Player|Position|Status|Injury|Date
Matt Frattin|RW|IR|Knee|2/13/2013
Joffrey Lupul|LW|IR|Fractured forearm|1/24/2013

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[bradbirtch]

good gdt go leafs go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!glg

 

[Schenn]

Nice GDT!

GO LEAFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Budsfan]

Matt Frattin will not return to the lineup against Ottawa on Wednesday night. Frattin noted after the morning skate that he is still day-to-day recovering from a left knee injury, indicating to the team that he is not 100% and thus ready to be activated off injured reserve. The 25-year-old has missed the last 10 games.br />
James Reimer is set to make his third consecutive start against the Senators. Reimer is 5-1-1 career vs. Ottawa with 1.70 goals against average and .943 save percentage. - TSN

Projected Lines vs. Ottawa

Forwards:
van Riemsdyk - Bozak - Kessel
McClement - Grabovski - Kulemin
MacArthur - Kadri - Komarov
McLaren - Steckel - Orr

Defence:
Phaneuf - Holzer
Gunnarsson - Kostka
Fraser - Franson

Goaltenders:
Reimer
Scrivens

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/icechips/

 

[p.l.f.]

our 4th line

 

[CanadianLov3]

Very nice! Wow Spezza had a back surgery?

 

[SprDaVE]

Very nice! Wow Spezza had a back surgery?

Yeah, they figured out he had no spine.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

our 4th line

Not much worse than the Sens 2nd line

 

[Crispy Crust]

Did JML die or something?

 

[CanadianLov3]

our 4th line

LOL I was reading through the lines with a straight face until I saw the 4th line and immediately had a frown on my face.

 

[CanadianLov3]

Not much worse than the Sens 2nd line

Thanks for fixing my frown lol

 

[LeafsJaysRaptors]

LOL I was reading through the lines with a straight face until I saw the 4th line and immediately had a frown on my face.

I wouldn't mind calling up Hamilton for a week or two to take Steckel's place on the 4th line if he's a Centre. Orr and MacLaren are alright on there though.

 

[p.l.f.]

why does RC throw the 4th line and 3rd p out at the same time?
makes for a scary 30 seconds

 

[Jimmy Firecracker]

Go Leafs Go!

Sucks that I'm going to miss most, if not all, of this one.

 

[SpeakerForTheDead]

why does RC throw the 4th line and 3rd p out at the same time?
makes for a scary 30 seconds

As long as they don't get anymore defensive zone starts, I think they should be okay. Hopefully.

 

[Leafsdude7]

Ottawa Senators ||||
Player|Position|Status|Injury|Date
Mike Lundin|D|IR|Concussion|3/3/2013
Craig Anderson|G|IR|Sprained right ankle|2/22/2013
Erik Karlsson|D|IR|Lacerated Achilles tendon|2/14/2013
Milan Michalek|LW|IR|Lower-body injury|2/13/2013
Guillaume Latendresse|LW|IR|Whiplash|2/1/2013
Jason Spezza|C|IR|Back surgery|1/29/2013

 

[Savvy]

McLaren - Steckel - Orr

Hopefully the first 3 lines are rolling along well tonight, they're going to need to be with the 4th line not being able to carry more then 4 minutes without hurting the team.

I understand injuries and the problems that come with them but that 4th line just doesn't work with Steckel and he's been beyond terrible this season given his reduced role.

Leafs are going to have to find some bottom 6 center depth soon. Zigomanis is not having a great season, Colborne doesn't look appealing in between Orr and McLaren with his lack of foot speed, even as a short term callup given an injury. I just don't like our 4th line as it stands without McClement in the middle.

 

[NoTouchIcing]

As long as they don't get anymore defensive zone starts, I think they should be okay. Hopefully.

I agree. They are way too slow to recover defensively, should they lose the faceoff.

 

[mcleex]

God I'm sick and tired of hearing about the Senators injuries. I hope I don't have to hear about it this game

 

[Kingstonian84*]

LOL I was reading through the lines with a straight face until I saw the 4th line and immediately had a frown on my face.

I dont see the problem with it- The Sens are a dirty team with guys like Neil and Smith running amuck, its a smart move for us to dress 2 enforcers tonight. If this was a game say against the islanders or pens I would agree that the 4th line is a joke, but tonight its a smart decision to roll with that trio.

 

[beleaf67]

God I'm sick and tired of hearing about the Senators injuries. I hope I don't have to hear about it this game

yeap... peeps here say "if we had all guys in we would make the trip to the finals"... or after last game "just imagine what would be the score if we had all guys healthy..."....

 

[FlareKnight]

I hope the fourth line isn't so bad that we can't play them again. With Boston coming tomorrow need to be able to spread out the minutes a little.

Doesn't matter how many guys are out for Ottawa, they are tied with us right now and we have got to win this game. Hope Kadri continues his outstanding play and really hope Kessel's line gets some energy.

 

[LeafsJaysRaptors]

God I'm sick and tired of hearing about the Senators injuries. I hope I don't have to hear about it this game

Haha, agreed

 

[LeafsJaysRaptors]

I hope the fourth line isn't so bad that we can't play them again. With Boston coming tomorrow need to be able to spread out the minutes a little.

Doesn't matter how many guys are out for Ottawa, they are tied with us right now and we have got to win this game. Hope Kadri continues his outstanding play and really hope Kessel's line gets some energy.

I have a feeling the fourth line will get some ice time tomorrow for sure, Carlyle seems to prefer attacking more physical teams with the big guys.

 

[stakesishigh]

Must win with Boston and Pittsburgh games coming up