Back Senators vs. Maple Leafs
Game Time: 10/26/2006 7:35:00 PM
By: Ben Burns
Following a 6-2 win Tuesday in Toronto, look for the Senators to complete the home-&-home sweep of the Maple Leafs Thursday in Ottawa.
The Senators managed only 11 goals through their first six games. However, the offense finally 'woke up' in Saturday's 8-1 win vs. New Jersey and they followed up that effort with a 6-2 victory at Toronto on Tuesday. I expect Ottawa to keep on rolling for (at least) another evening.
The Senators have now defeated their provincial rivals in nine of the past 11 meetings. During that 11-game stretch they have outscored the Leafs by a whopping 51-28 margin. One of the two Toronto victories came here at Ottawa, exactly three weeks ago. That was the Senators' home opener and the Leafs embarrassed them by a 6-0 score.
The Senators, who haven't forgotten that loss, will climb above the 500 mark with a victory. Look for them to do just that as they complete the home-and-home sweep.
Play: Senators
Game Time: 10/26/2006 7:35:00 PM
By: Ben Burns
Following a 6-2 win Tuesday in Toronto, look for the Senators to complete the home-&-home sweep of the Maple Leafs Thursday in Ottawa.
The Senators managed only 11 goals through their first six games. However, the offense finally 'woke up' in Saturday's 8-1 win vs. New Jersey and they followed up that effort with a 6-2 victory at Toronto on Tuesday. I expect Ottawa to keep on rolling for (at least) another evening.
The Senators have now defeated their provincial rivals in nine of the past 11 meetings. During that 11-game stretch they have outscored the Leafs by a whopping 51-28 margin. One of the two Toronto victories came here at Ottawa, exactly three weeks ago. That was the Senators' home opener and the Leafs embarrassed them by a 6-0 score.
The Senators, who haven't forgotten that loss, will climb above the 500 mark with a victory. Look for them to do just that as they complete the home-and-home sweep.
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