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Matt O'Connor to Make NHL Debut Tonight

Dave Cameron confirms that Matt O'Connor will start in the Senators' home opener against the Montréal Canadiens.

The Ottawa Senators will start Matt O'Connor in goal tonight for the home opener against the Montréal Canadiens. O'Connor's NHL debut seems to have come early than expected.

Dave Cameron confirmed today that in order to rest Craig Anderson after the large workload he dealt with last night against the Leafs, the Senators' rookie goaltender will see his first regular season action.

— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) October 11, 2015

The Canadiens will be going with their backup as well, as Mike Condon also gets his first career NHL start.