Utah Mammoth Face Off Against Senators in Key Matchup

BUFFALO, New York — The Utah Mammoth are set to take on the Ottawa Senators tonight at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center. Both teams are coming off games over the weekend: Utah lost to the Montreal Canadiens, while Ottawa won against the Philadelphia Flyers.

The Mammoth’s projected lineup features Clayton Keller, Logan Cooley, and Nick Schmaltz on the first line. They will be looking to improve after their recent 6-2 loss to Montreal. Coach Andre Tourigny confirmed that there will be no lineup changes from their previous matchup.

Meanwhile, the Senators have faced some challenges with injuries, most notably the absence of captain Brady Tkachuk, recovering from thumb surgery. However, they are optimistic, coming off a 3-2 overtime victory against the Flyers. The Senators’ projected lineup includes Tim Stützle, Drake Batherson, and David Perron on the top line.

The game has additional significance as both sides are striving to improve their standings in the league. Utah’s Vitek Vanecek could be in goal, aiming to rebound from a tough performance against Montreal where his team allowed six goals on 23 shots.

For the Senators, Leevi Merilainen may start after Linus Ullmark‘s recent performances, as the team looks to tighten up their defensive play after challenges in previous games.

Both teams are under pressure to perform, with the Mammoth looking to bounce back and the Senators aiming for consistency after their recent win. This match promises to be crucial as each team seeks to solidify their momentum going into the rest of the season.