Game 5 Hub: Ottawa Senators vs. Seattle Kraken
The Senators struggle with strong starts and need to avoid a four-game losing streak tonight on home ice.
Ottawa leads the series 5-3 since Seattle's inaugural 2022 season, with two wins last year by identical 3–0 shutouts.
Seattle will be fresh, having rested in Ottawa, while the Senators are coming off a disappointing road loss in Buffalo.
The team's current state is fragile, especially with captain Brady Tkachuk out of the lineup, and veterans need to step up and lead the team through adversity.
The heart of the team—the engine that makes the Sens go every night.
Author's summary: Senators face Kraken to avoid losing streak.