Fresh off an emotionally and physically draining defeat to the Panthers, Senators head coach D.J. Smith expressed his confidence that his team will get back on track and reacted to the criticism that has come his way following Ottawa s defeat to Florida on Monday.
The Jets head coach Rick Bowness discusses the teams need to get their defence more involved in the offensive production to increase their performance. Winnipeg has lost three straight after their loss to Edmonton Thursday.
Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi will remain out, but projects to be a game-time decision for Thursday s game against the Oilers. Rick Bowness said Vilardi was trying out a new brace on Tuesday and is hopeful he ll be ready for their next contest.
Mitch Marner has gone six straight games without a goal and has just three assists in that time, while linemate Auston Matthews also has just three points over that span. Sheldon Keefe admits Marner hasn t found his groove yet this season and is looking for more from Toronto s top line.