A Saturday night in Toronto will be the backdrop for the Senators and Leafs as they jockey for position in the Eastern Conference standings. The Sens enter Saturday seven points back of Boston for the second wild card spot, and one point ahead of the Leafs.<\/p>\n
\u201cObviously a fun building to play in, Toronto, close to home. Obviously we need these points as well, so it\u2019s an important game for our team,\u201d said Nick Cousins, who will skate in his 700th career NHL game.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese guys are right there with us in the standings, and I think just for us as a team, we\u2019ve got to get back on track. I thought last game we were so-so, but obviously a fun building to play in, lots of energy in this barn, they\u2019re right there with us in the standings, so a good matchup with us, and nice to be on the road with the boys.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cousins skated alongside Michael Amadio and Shane Pinto on the third line during morning skate. Saturday also spells a milestone for Amadio, who will play in his 500th career NHL game.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s pretty special,\u201d said Michael Amadio after morning skate. \u201cIt\u2019s a great opportunity to play in the NHL every night, so nothing\u2019s for granted, and it\u2019s just a special accomplishment.\u201d<\/p>\n