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Ottawa at Carolina

The Senators are 8-1-3 against the Hurricanes in the past 12 meetings, and their last road loss came on Nov. 12, 2000. Since then, they’re 5-0-2 in Raleigh.
Tonight’s game will be just their third in 10 days. And after tonight, they have to wait until Thursday to play again. The Lightning started with a similarly slow schedule last season and I think it really helped them get off to a good start.
Carolina’s good start has been a surprise to some. They’ve gotten a point in each of their last four games. And they’ve only had two home matches so far.
Eric Staal has 10 points and 24 shots in his last 5 games.
Goalie Cam Ward, who left Saturday’s game after less than four minutes with a left elbow injury, underwent an MRI exam on Sunday. The Canes likely will wait until today to decide on his status. Expect Martin Gerber to be in net tonight against Hasek.

Detroit at Columbus
Mike Babcock reiterated that Manny Legace is the team’s #1 goalie. Chris Osgood is back with the team, and he’s backing up Legace.
Steve Yzerman is schedule to miss tonight’s game, and make his return on Thursday.
Detroit ranks first in the league, with 36 goals.
Both of the Jackets’ wins this season have come after a loss.
Columbus’ penalty kill is 7th in the league. They will be facing the league’s 3rd best power play.

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