Yesterday afternoon, the Ottawa Senators played an away game in Philadelphia against the Flyers. Now, after a short rest, they prepare to face the Utah Mammoth. The Senators face a demanding schedule with three games in four days early in the season, marking the end of November's first back-to-back series.
The Senators will host the Mammoth at the Canadian Tire Centre, with the puck drop set for 7 p.m.
In a highly unusual game against the Flyers, the Senators led 2-0 early but went 26 minutes and 25 seconds through the second and third periods without a shot on goal. Despite this, they secured a 3-2 overtime victory.
The Mammoth have been one of the season's biggest surprises, holding third place in the Central Division with a 9-6-0 record. Still, they have struggled recently, losing four of their last five games.
Their latest game was a 6-2 defeat against the Montreal Canadiens.
"Despite being third in the division, Utah is struggling, having lost four of its last five games."
Author’s summary: The Senators face a challenging schedule following a surprising overtime win, as they prepare to host a struggling but competitive Mammoth team this week.