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Pinto (upper-body) is expected to miss at least five games.

Pinto will miss the remaining two games on the Senators' current homestand and then is not expected to travel with the team on their upcoming three-game road trip. With Pinto out, Nick Paul is expected to shift to centre on the Senators' second line.

Shane Pinto
Pinto (upper-body) will be re-evaluated on Saturday; will not play vs. the Rangers.

Pinto was hurt early in Thursday's game vs. the Sharks and will not play on Saturday. The Senators are hopeful that Pinto will not be out long-term but they are expected to release a more detailed timetable after he's re-evaluated tomorrow.

Shane Pinto