Thanks for all the input guys. Here goes nothing.
Prusek and Luongo are the starters in nets tonight. I don't understand why Hurme is not in the nets for the Panthers. The former Sens netminder has been spectacular against the Sens in both meetings this year. Who knows, maybe Keenan changes his mind at the last minute, something he has been known to do. In both meetings this year between the 2 clubs Ott. has played down to their competition and Florida has played above expectations. Sens won the first game in OT and the last game on a last minute goal by Hossa.
INJURIES: Chara, Hull, Schastlivy and Havlat are out.
Spezza has been recalled to replace Havlat and Fisher will be moved to the wing to allow Spezza to play his natural center position. Leschychyn returns to the line-up on D and the Sens returned Pothier to the minors who played the last 2 games for the Sens. I expect all 4 players to be out for Saturdays game against Nashville as Martin wants them all healthy for the 2 big home games next week against Minny and Dallas.
Sens players are already looking ahead to next weeks games and really want Dallas come next Thursday.
Sens are starting a 6 game home stand. They are 6-1-1 since the All-Star break and have rebounded well after fading going into the break. Sens are 8-4 in the 3 game in 4 nights scenario this year. Sens have the 2nd best record at home but I really see the Sens having a letdown after 3 consecutive physical contest in the Leafs, Rangers and Devils. I am staying away from the total.
Adding:
Flor. +1.5(-110)2 Units
Don't like much else on the card tonight, maybe the Wings. Slight lean to the Preds and Blues.
GLTA!
HORNS
