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Thursday's NHL slate will see the Ottawa Senators (16-13-2) square off against the Calgary Flames (15-11-6), starting at 9:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Saddledome and broadcast on ESPN+. The Senators rank eighth in the Eastern Conference and the Flames are eighth in the Western Conference.
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Senators vs. Flames: Dec. 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.1 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.84 | 9th |
| Shots | 30.6 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 25.71% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.27% | 22nd |
Flames' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.63 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 17th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 20.93% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 27th |
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Senators vs. Flames Top Players
Senators
- With 11 goals and 26 assists this season, Tim Stutzle is one of Ottawa's leading contributors (37 points).
- With 13 goals and 20 assists, Drake Batherson is one of the top offensive options for Ottawa with his 33 points (1.1 per game).
- With 30 points through 31 games (15 goals and 15 assists), Brady Tkachuk has been an important part of Ottawa's offensive efforts this season.
- Linus Ullmark (11-7-2) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .915 for Ottawa.
Flames
- Jonathan Huberdeau's 22 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Calgary. He has 11 goals and 11 assists in 32 games.
- Nazem Kadri has helped lead the offense for Calgary this season with 11 goals and 10 assists.
- Connor Zary's seven goals and 10 assists add up to 17 points this season.
- Daniel Vladar is 6-6-4 this season, compiling 386 saves and giving up 50 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .885 save percentage (54th in the league).
Senators vs. Flames Injury Report
Senators
Artem Zub: Out (Foot),
David Perron: Out (Upper Body),
Anton Forsberg: Out (Undisclosed)
Flames
Justin Kirkland: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Anthony Mantha: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Andrei Kuzmenko: Questionable (Lower Body)
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Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2024 | Hurricanes | W 3-0 | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Penguins | W 3-2 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Kraken | W 3-0 | Away |
| 12/19/2024 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/21/2024 | Canucks | - | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Oilers | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | Lightning | L 8-3 | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Panthers | W 3-0 | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Bruins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Senators | - | Home |
| 12/21/2024 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 12/29/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Away |