Game 5 Hub: Ottawa Senators vs. Seattle Kraken
The Senators are at risk of a four-game losing streak and need a strong start to avoid this. They lead the series 5-3 since Seattle's inaugural 2022 season, with two wins last year by identical 3–0 shutouts.
Seattle is well-rested after spending yesterday in Ottawa, while the Senators are coming off a disappointing road loss in Buffalo. With captain Brady Tkachuk out of the lineup, the team is fragile, but veterans need to step up and lead the young team through adversity.
The current state of the Senators is fragile, especially with captain Brady Tkachuk out of the lineup. He is the heart of the team—the engine that makes the Sens go every night.
The Senators returned late last night and need to have a short memory to prepare for tonight's game and avoid a three-game losing streak to last year's non-playoff teams.
Author's summary: Senators face Kraken tonight.