Talbot stopped all 32 shots he faced to pick up his first shutout as a member of the Senators with a win over Anaheim in his last start. The 35-year-old has been enjoying a solid opening season in Ottawa, with his 6-7-0 record, .917 SV% and 2.55 GAA. He will take on the Montreal Canadiens, who rank 25th in goals per game (2.86) and 30th in shots (29.3).
Soderblom heads back to the Red Wings for a second time this season after scoring two goals and getting six PIMs with a -5 plus/minus through 13 games to start his career. The towering, 6'8" forward had no points in his two games with Grand Rapids (AHL) prior to his callup.
Talbot stopped all 32 shots he faced to pick up his first shutout as a member of the Senators with a win over Anaheim in his last start. The 35-year-old has been enjoying a solid opening season in Ottawa, with his 6-7-0 record, .917 SV% and 2.55 GAA. He will take on the Montreal Canadiens, who rank 25th in goals per game (2.86) and 30th in shots (29.3).
Larkin awkwardly took a puck to the arm/hand during Tuesday's matchup vs. Carolina and will be forced to miss Wednesday's game as he is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The Red Wings' captain has been enjoying a solid contract season, with 10 goals, 27 points, 94 SOG and a +6 plus/minus through 28 games prior to the injury.
John Gibson allowed four goals on 19 shots (.789 SV%) and took his fourth loss in five starts as he was downed by San Jose in his last start. The 29-year-old is having an incredibly down year, as he has a 5-13-3 record, .894 SV% and 3.99 GAA. He takes on one of the league's hottest teams the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have gotten at least a point in 15 straight contests (12-0-3).
Gustafsson missed the Capitals' previous game due to an upper-body injury and will be a game-time decision Tuesday. The 30-year-old has 10 assists, 40 SOG and is a -10 plus/minus through 29 games in his first season in Washington.
John Gibson allowed four goals on 19 shots (.789 SV%) and took his fourth loss in five starts as he was downed by San Jose in his last start. The 29-year-old is having an incredibly down year, as he has a 5-13-3 record, .894 SV% and 3.99 GAA. He takes on one of the league's hottest teams the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have gotten at least a point in 15 straight contests (12-0-3).
Talbot was not on the ice for the Senators' morning skate and is considered a game-time decision. It sounds like Talbot is dealing with an illness and will start if he's able to but will give way to Anton Forsberg if he's not 100 percent. Monitor Talbot's status as the Senators hit the ice for warmups at 7:00 PM ET.
DeBrincat has point in five straight games (1G/4A) but is a game-time decision Monday as Ottawa hosts Anaheim Monday. If the 24-year-old is forced to miss some time, it will be a big loss for the Senators, as he has seven goals, 22 points, 93 SOG and 12 PPP through 27 games this season.
van Riemsdyk has missed the last 20 games with a finger injury but is set to play vs. the Capitals on Wednesday. van Riemsdyk will likely start in a bottom-6 role and on PP2.
Talbot stopped 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) as he picked up his third win in four games his last time out vs. the New York Rangers. The 35-year-old is enjoying a strong first season in the Nation's Capital as shown by his .919 SV%, 2.50 GAA but 4-6-0 record. He takes on the Los Angeles Kings who have lost six of their last eight contests and rank 26th in the league in goals allowed (3.59).
Talbot allowed three goals on 36 shots (.917 SV%) in the Senators loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. The loss snapped a brief two-game winning streak for Talbot, who will face the Rangers again on Friday. Talbot has not won a game in Ottawa this season, butis 3-2-0 with a 2.27 GAA and .928 SV% in five road starts.
Mitchell has been recalled by the Blackhawks for the second time this season after having a very productive start to the season in Rockford (AHL) where the defenseman had two goals, four assists and a +6 plus/minus through five games. He was pointless with a -4 plus/minus in his two games with Chicago earlier this season when called up the first time.
