The Ottawa Senators (26-37-11) are in North Carolina tonight to finish off a home-and-home with the Carolina Hurricanes (33-31-11). The Devils (86 points) and Panthers (83 points) all but have their wild-card spots locked up, meaning that the Canes (77 points) will likely be on the outside looking in. As the Senators saw first-hand on Saturday, the Canes still have many talented pieces, but like Ottawa, have been doomed primarily by their goaltending.
Roster Update
Captain Erik Karlsson played on Saturday, but isn’t with the team on the short one-game road trip, choosing to stay with his wife and loved ones in Ottawa.