James Reimer Expected to Start for Senators Against Carolina

James Reimer is projected to start in goal for the Ottawa Senators at home against Carolina on Saturday, based on his early departure from the morning skate. In his last outing, he stopped 22 of 26 shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Nashville, with the fifth goal being an empty-netter. This season with Ottawa, Reimer holds a 1-1-1 record, having surrendered nine goals on 82 shots through three appearances. Carolina's offense is tied for fourth in the league, averaging 3.37 goals per game.