Senators host the Red Wings after Tkachuk’s 2-goal game

Detroit Red Wings (10-11-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (10-12-2, in the Atlantic Division)

Ottawa, Ontario; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Ottawa Senators host the Detroit Red Wings after Brady Tkachuk scored two goals in the Senators’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Anaheim Ducks.

Ottawa has a 4-2-0 record in Atlantic Division games and a 10-12-2 record overall. The Senators have a 10-3-2 record in games they score three or more goals.

Detroit is 1-3-1 against the Atlantic Division and 10-11-4 overall. The Red Wings have a -14 scoring differential, with 65 total goals scored and 79 allowed.

The matchup Thursday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Drake Batherson has nine goals and 16 assists for the Senators. Adam Gaudette has six goals over the past 10 games.

Dylan Larkin has 12 goals and eight assists for the Red Wings. Lucas Raymond has scored eight goals and added five assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Senators: 3-5-2, averaging 2.7 goals, five assists, 4.4 penalties and 10.2 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

Red Wings: 3-4-3, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.8 assists, 3.5 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.2 goals per game.

INJURIES: Senators: None listed.

Red Wings: None listed.

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