What Happened
Thomas Chabot exited Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers and did not return for the third period. After the 3-1 loss, Senators coach Travis Green said the defenceman had suffered an upper-body injury. Chabot was seen shaking his hand in the penalty box during the first period, though the exact cause of the injury was not immediately clear. He logged 12:03 of ice time across the first two periods, recording one shot on goal and a minus-1 rating.
Key Details
- Chabot did not return for the third period after leaving during the second.
- Coach Travis Green described the injury as upper-body.
- Chabot was observed shaking his hand in the penalty box in the first period.
- He had one shot on goal and a minus-1 rating in 12:03 of ice time.
- Ottawa has already lost several top defencemen to injury this season, including Jake Sanderson.
What It Means
Chabot has been carrying a heavy workload for Ottawa, averaging 26:59 of ice time with one goal and three assists through eight games. His absence further thins a blue line that has already absorbed injuries to multiple key defencemen, including Jake Sanderson, leaving the Senators with fewer experienced options on the back end.
What's Next
The Senators have not announced a timeline for Chabot's return. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Ottawa's next game as the team continues to manage an already depleted defence corps.