What Happened
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green told reporters he expects defenseman Jake Sanderson to play Wednesday against the Florida Panthers, according to Sportsnet. Sanderson has been out for Ottawa's last eight games after suffering a lower-body injury in the season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs, where he logged 4:29 of ice time. The Senators have gone 6-2-0 without him and are tied for first in the Atlantic Division.
Key Details
- Green said he expects Sanderson to play Wednesday against Florida.
- Sanderson has missed Ottawa's last eight games.
- The injury is a lower-body issue suffered in the season opener against Toronto.
- Sanderson logged 4:29 of ice time before leaving that game.
- Ottawa is 6-2-0 and tied for first in the Atlantic Division.
What It Means
Sanderson's return would restore a top defenseman to an Ottawa blue line that has helped the team to a 6-2-0 start without him. The Senators are tied for first in the Atlantic Division, and getting Sanderson back adds depth for a stretch that includes Wednesday's game against Florida.
What's Next
Ottawa visits the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday before hosting the Panthers on Wednesday, when Sanderson is expected to return.