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Welcome to the latest edition of the Erie Times-News' live Otters blog. Tonight, the Otters face the Ottawa 67's.
The Otters will play short-handed for the second straight game. Defenseman Tyler Hostetter (undisclosed injury) and rookie winger Anthony Luciani (two-game, OHL-imposed suspension) join forward Andrew Yogan (concussion), defenseman Robyn Sertic (concussion) and winger Michael Liambas (hip) on the scratch list for tonight's game against Ottawa.
Luciani is eligible to return for Sunday's game against Plymouth at Tullio Arena. He earned an automatic two-game suspension for a game misconduct last weekend in Plymouth.
Meanwhile, Shane Owen earns the start in goal tonight. Jaroslav Janus, who stopped 36-of-38 shots Friday against London in his first start in nearly three weeks, will be the backup.
Janus needed a day off after his lengthy absence. "I'm really happy I'm back," Janus said. "I felt OK (against London). We played well." Janus said his knee feels fine. "I hope I play tomorrow," he said.

7:01	The Otters are honoring Hockey Hall of Famer Brian Kilrea, Ottawa's coach. Sherry Bassin, long-time friend, headed the ceremony.

7:12	The Otters score on an early power-play, as Sean Jones redirects Brandon Biggers' cross-crease pass for a 1-0 lead. Jones records his first career 20-goal season.

7:15	With a win, the Otters would move within 2 points of their first playoff spot since the 2004-05 season.

7:25	Brian Shaw is playing D in place of the injured Hostetter.

7:30	Corey Cowick scores a controversial PP goal to tie the score at 1 late in the opening period. Shane Owen appeared to have the puck covered up, when Cowick whacked his pads. Moments later, the puck trickled through and slid across the goal line.

7:31	Former Otter Michael Blunden's younger brother Stephen plays for the 67's.

7:34	The Otters respond on the PP, their second goal in two chances in the period, as Luke Gazdic scores on a rebound for a 2-1 with 1:17 left.

7:36	The Otters finish the period with a 2-1 lead and a 12-10 advantage in shots.

7:37	Stay tuned for the start of the second period here from Tullio Arena.

7:57	We are underway for the second period.

7:59	Jones scores again, Otters take 3-1 lead 2:54 into the period.

8:06	The Otters' third PP of the season ends abruptly, as Brett Cook's holding penalty leads to a 4-on-4 and 1:30 man advantage for the 67's.

8:07	Moments later, a high sticking penalty handed the Otters a 4-on-3 PP.

8:11	The Otters capitalize, as defenseman Brett Cook scores his second career goal for a 4-1 lead.

8:23	Ottawa scores on the PP with 3:50 left in the second - the fifth PP goal of the game.

8:25	Now the 67's will head back to the PP.

8:31	The Otters limp into the third period with a 4-3 lead. The shots are even after 2 at 20 apiece.

8:55	The Otters have announced a sellout crowd of 5,601.

8:57	That's tied for third in franchise history with a game against Brampton on Jan. 28, 2005.

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