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Senators expect Carter Yakemchuk back on defence against Penguins

Ottawa projects a change on its third pair, while the NHL lists Sergei Murashov as Pittsburgh’s starter.

File photo: Ottawa Senators defenceman Carter Yakemchuk carries the puck against the Florida Panthers.
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Carter Yakemchuk is expected to replace Nikolas Matinpalo on the Ottawa Senators’ third defence pair Saturday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. NHL.com has Yakemchuk skating alongside Tyler Kleven in its projected lineup.

The Senators won 4–3 in overtime against Colorado on Thursday. They face Pittsburgh at PPG Paints Arena at 7 p.m. ET.

The NHL projects Sergei Murashov to make his third start in four games for the Penguins. He made 34 saves in Wednesday’s 3–2 shootout win in San Jose.

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