Sens' Kleven Out for Game 1

Ottawa's blueline takes a hit as Tyler Kleven sits out Game 1 against Carolina, forcing D.J. Smith to shuffle his pairings on the fly. Kleven's physical presence has been key in the Senators' late push, and his absence leaves a gap that young guys like Sanderson must fill against the Hurricanes' speed. With the series stakes high right out of the gate, Ottawa's depth gets tested early in this Eastern Conference clash.