on waivers today. Defenceman Joe Corvo was a healthy scratch. … New Jersey's defenceman Mark Fayne, centre Jacob Josefson and left winger Rostislav Olesz were also healthy scratches.
OTTAWA - Erik Karlsson et Jason Spezza ont récolté un but et deux passes chacun alors que les Sénateurs d'Ottawa ont battu les Devils du New Jersey 5-2, jeudi.Bobby Ryan, Zack Smith, Milan Michalek ont aussi marqué pour les Sénateurs, qui disputaient un premier match à domicile cette saison. Craig Anderson a bloqué 39 tirs.Travis Zajac et Steve Bernier ont offert la réplique des Devils, qui sont encore sans victoire cette saison (0-4-3). Martin Brodeur a stoppé 23 rondelles.
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