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Saturday, November 13, 1999
Wounded Ducks won't be easy prey
The Senators will go Duck hunting tonight, but might find their prey in an unco-operative mood.
Both the Senators and Mighty Ducks have ample reason to want to win tonight's meeting at the Corel Centre.
The Senators are just 1-6-3 lifetime against the Mighty Ducks, with the win dating back to October, 1993, the first meeting between the two teams.
"We don't look at the past," said Ottawa coach Jacques Martin. "We've played some pretty good games against those guys. We just have to move forward."
With both teams coming off losses, Anaheim to the hapless Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa to Nashville, you can bet both will be looking for a little redemption.
The Ducks Teemu Selanne described the game against Montreal as "the worst I've seen this year."
The Ducks, 8-7-2-1, should have beaten the Canadiens, who were winless in nine consecutive games, but underestimated their opponent, much like the Senators did with the Predators.
Ducks captain Paul Kariya even went as far as blaming himself for his team's performance.
Kariya said after the game that his teammates didn't appear focused during the pre-game warmup.
"It's partly my fault," he said. "I sensed we weren't ready to play and I didn't say anything. We all have to take the blame for this collectively."
Kariya, Selanne and the entire Ducks lineup will be better prepared tonight. The Senators aren't a team anyone takes lightly.
Ron Tugnutt will get the start for the Senators.
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