What Happened
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green told reporters Monday that captain Thomas Chabot will be out roughly one to two weeks with an upper-body injury. Chabot exited Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers and was seen shaking his hand in the penalty box during the first period. Green said Chabot had been playing through the injury, possibly since the game before last, and finished that game before determining he could not continue.
Key Details
- Green gave a one-to-two-week timeline for Chabot's absence.
- Chabot left Saturday's 3-1 loss to Philadelphia with the injury.
- He recorded a minus-1 rating, one shot, and 12:03 of ice time through two periods.
- Green said Chabot had played through the injury before Saturday.
- Chabot was named Ottawa's 11th captain before the season, replacing Brady Tkachuk.
- He had one goal and three assists and was plus-5 in nine games.
What It Means
Chabot's absence removes Ottawa's newly named captain and a top-minute defenseman from the lineup for at least a week. He had started the season with four points and a plus-5 rating in nine games while taking on the captaincy after Brady Tkachuk's trade to Florida. The Senators must now cover his minutes internally during a short-term stretch.
What's Next
Ottawa will play without Chabot for the next one to two weeks, with his status likely reassessed as that window passes. The team has not announced any corresponding roster move.