Ottawa Senators News

The 29-year-old Hodgson has just seven NHL games to his name. He will draw into the lineup for Friday's game against the Habs.

The Senators will turn to Ullmark between the pipes for the 42nd time this season when they host the Habs on Friday. Ullmark was fantastic in his last start, stopping all 29 shots he faced in a 4-0 win over the Blue Jackets on Sunday. The 31-year-old netminder has excelled in his first season as a Senator, posting a 23-14-3 record along with a .911 SV%. Ullmark and the Sens enter action on Friday at -150 on the money line.

Tomasino did not play on Sunday due to a concussion and will remain out of the lineup on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 23-year-old Tomasino is averaging 13:04 time-on-ice and has 21 points (10G / 11A) in 59 games this season.

Spence will be the odd-man out on the Kings blue-line when they travel to Utah on Thursday. Jacob Moverare will slot into the lineup in his place.

The Senators appear to control the first Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference. Still, they will be desperate for a win after losing two straight (0-1-1), turning to Ullmark between the pipes on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ullmark struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 21 shots (.810 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The 31-year-old netminder has a 2.80 GAA and .907 SV% in 40 games this season (21-14-3). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as +127 home underdogs against a Lightning squad outscoring their opposition by a whopping 25-5 score during a four-game winning streak.

The Senators appear to control the first Wild Card position in the Eastern Conference. Still, they will be desperate for a win after losing two straight (0-1-1), turning to Ullmark between the pipes on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Ullmark struggled in his most recent outing, allowing four goals on 21 shots (.810 SV%) in a 5-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The 31-year-old netminder has a 2.80 GAA and .907 SV% in 40 games this season (21-14-3). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as +127 home underdogs against a Lightning squad outscoring their opposition by a whopping 25-5 score during a four-game winning streak.

The Senators are coming off a 1-0 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and will hope to rebound on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres, turning to Ullmark between the pipes. The 31-year-old Ullmark was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has a 2.76 GAA and .909 SV% in 39 games this season (21-13-3). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -189 home favorites against a Sabres team coming off an 8-5 win over the Washington Capitals.

The Senators are coming off a 1-0 overtime loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins and will hope to rebound on Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres, likely turning to Ullmark between the pipes. The 31-year-old Ullmark was solid in his most recent outing, saving 29 of 31 shots (.935 SV%) in a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. He has a 2.76 GAA and .909 SV% in 39 games this season (21-13-3). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -189 home favorites against a Sabres team coming off an 8-5 win over the Washington Capitals.