Sanderson was labeled as week-to-week when he suffered an upper-body injury in Seattle on March 7th, but appears to nearing a return, possibly as soon as Saturday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. With Ottawa's blueline being decimated with injuries, the team will be eager to welcome their top defenseman back into the lineup.
As the Senators continue their late-season push for a playoff spot, they will turn to Ullmark to tend the twine on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The 32-year-old Swedish goalie was terrific in his previous game, saving 33 of 35 shots (.943 SV%) in a crucial 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Since returning from a lengthy personal leave of absence in late January, Ullmark has a 2.31 GAA and .902 SV% in 13 games (9-2-2). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -145 home favourites against a Penguins team that has been outscored 11-3 in their last two games (0-2-0).
Chabot exited Monday's 2-1 win over the New York Rangers after only 10:21 time-on-ice because due to an injury. He has since undergone surgery to address the issue and will effectively be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season and beyond. The 29-year-old defenseman has 31 points (7G / 24A) in 55 games this season.
Eliasson was drafted 39th overall by the Senators in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and has earned a three-year, entry-level contract. The 19-year-old Swedish defenseman has eight points (2G / 6A) this season in 61 games with the Barrie Colts (OHL).
Ullmark will start the tail-end of Ottawa's back-to-back tonight after getting the night off on Monday. Ullmark secured the victory in his last outing, stopping 12 of the 14 shots he faced in a 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs on Sunday. The 32-year-old carries a 22-10-7 record and an .885 SV% into Tuesday night's must-win game in Detroit, where the Sens enter action at +105 on the money line.
With injuries piling up on Ottawa's blueline, the team has recalled Donovan, their fifth-round pick from the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game. He has 21 points (4G / 17A) in 58 games this season with Belleville (AHL).
With injuries piling up on Ottawa's blueline, the team has recalled Yakemchuk, their seventh-overall pick from the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The 20-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game, but has been solid in his first professional season, scoring 36 points (10G / 26A) in 50 games with Belleville (AHL).
Sanderson was labeled as week-to-week when he suffered an upper-body injury in Seattle on March 7th. Head coach Travis Green told reporters on Saturday that Sanderson is skating again and could be back in roughly 7-to-10 days, which means he'll miss about five or six more games if all goes well.
Ullmark allowed two goals on 23 shots in the Senators' loss in Washington on Wednesday. James Reimer gave him a night off on Thursday, but the Senators will come back to Ullmark tonight vs. Toronto. It has been an up-and-down season for Ullmark, and he comes into Saturday at 5-2-2 with a 2.57 GAA, .892 SV% and one shutout since the Olympic break. He's a great option on Saturday with Ottawa coming in as massive -275 home favourites vs. their provisional rivals.
Ullmark allowed two goals on 23 shots in the Senators' loss in Washington on Wednesday. James Reimer gave him a night off on Thursday, but the Senators will come back to Ullmark tonight vs. Toronto. It has been an up-and-down season for Ullmark, and he comes into Saturday at 5-2-2 with a 2.57 GAA, .892 SV% and one shutout since the Olympic break. He's a great option on Saturday with Ottawa coming in as massive -275 home favourites vs. their provisional rivals.
The Flyers have relied heavily on Dan Vladar since returning from the Olympic break, but they will turn to Ersson, who has played well lately, on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old Ersson saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals, and has saved 47 of the last 50 shots he's faced (.940 SV%) across three appearances (2-0-0). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as +149 road underdogs against a Kings team coming off a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers.
The Flyers have relied heavily on Dan Vladar since returning from the Olympic break, but they will turn to Ersson, who has played well lately, on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 26-year-old Ersson saved 22 of 23 shots (.957 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 4-1 win over the Washington Capitals, and has saved 47 of the last 50 shots he's faced (.940 SV%) across three appearances (2-0-0). The Flyers enter Thursday's contest as +149 road underdogs against a Kings team coming off a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers.
The Senators have been one of the NHL's hottest teams over the past few weeks, largely thanks to Ullmark's improved play. Since returning from a prolonged personal leave of absence in late January, the 32-year-old Swedish goalie has just one regulation loss in 10 games (7-1-2), posting a serviceable 2.40 GAA and .897 SV%. The Senators enter Wednesday's contest as -125 road favourites against a Washington Capitals team that has struggled offensively, scoring two or fewer goals in six of their last seven games (2-4-1).
Eklund was absence from practice on Wednesday and his status for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins was up in the air. The 23-year-old Swedish forward has 38 points (11G / 27A) in 58 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in three straight.
Eklund was absence from practice on Wednesday and his status for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins is up in the air. The 23-year-old Swedish forward has 38 points (11G / 27A) in 58 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in three straight.
Eklund was absence from practice on Wednesday and his status for Thursday's game against the Boston Bruins is up in the air. The 23-year-old Swedish forward has 38 points (11G / 27A) in 58 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in three straight.
Ullmark has battled some adversity in recent games, allowing four or more goals twice in his last three, but has salvaged a 2-0-1 record despite posting a subpar 3.29 GAA and .872 SV%. That said, the 32-year-old Swedish goalie has played reasonably well since returning from a multi-week personal leave of absence in late January, posting a 2.41 GAA and .896 SV% in seven games (5-0-2). The Senators enter Wednesday's contest as -190 home favourites against a Montreal Canadiens team with points in three straight games (2-0-1).
