Even at one win apiece, the Ottawa Senators and Pittsburgh Penguins are set to do battle in Game 3 on Wednesday night at Canadian Tire Centre.

While the Penguins took Game 2 in dramatic fashion, they enter Canada's capital missing Justin Schultz and Bryan Rust from the starting lineup, while Patric Hornqvist will miss his second consecutive game.

With that in mind, the Senators have a chance to capitalize on a thin Penguins roster, and here are a few ways they can do so:

Get back on the forecheck

The loss of Schultz could be a major problem for a Penguins D corps that's already missing Kris Letang and likely Trevor Daley, who will be a game-time decision Wednesday night.

With three top defenseman potentially out of the picture, Ottawa will need to find a way to apply pressure on the forecheck, much like in Game 1.

Leading up to his series-opening goal, Senators forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau pressured Penguins rearguard Brian Dumoulin behind the Penguins' net, ultimately resulting in a turnover.

Using strong puck support, winger Bobby Ryan was able to scoop up the loose puck, feed Pageau, and capitalize on an opportunity created by speed in the offensive zone.

The Sens will need more of the same on home ice to force the Penguins' hand.

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Trap, trap, trap

Much has been made of the Senators' 1-3-1 neutral-zone trap - in that it's boring to watch from a fan's perspective - but with the Penguins missing multiple top puck-moving defenseman, now is the time to clog the middle of the ice.

Creating uncomfortable passing lanes through center ice is the goal of Guy Boucher's trap, and forcing turnovers can create offense in transition.

In addition to the loss of Schultz, the absence of Hornqvist and Rust on Pittsburgh's wings should allow more focus on the big guns as outlets. Sidney Crosby has been held pointless through two games, and while Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel combined to break the trap in Game 2 for the contest's only goal, it didn't come without frustration.

The trap has gotten Ottawa this far, and there's no reason to change it now.

Let Karlsson roam free

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This is an obvious one, but if you're looking to push a softened defensive unit on its heels, let Erik Karlsson lead the charge.

By his own otherworldly standards, Karlsson has been quiet so far versus the Penguins, unable to register a point just yet. However, whether it's via stretch pass or an awe-inducing rush, No. 65 has the ability to create space for teammates, or to finish the play himself.

Like he did versus the Bruins and Rangers, Karlsson has a golden opportunity to make an emphatic mark on the series beginning in Game 3.

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