The Senators lead the series 5-3 since Seattle's inaugural 2022 season, with Ottawa winning both games last year by identical 3–0 shutouts.
Seattle will be fresh tonight, having spent yesterday resting in Ottawa, while the Senators are coming off a disappointing road loss in Buffalo.
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. Fortunately, the Senators have several veterans in the locker room, and it’s time for them to step up and lead this young team through adversity.
Author's summary: Senators face Kraken amid fragile state.