What Happened
Ottawa Senators captain Thomas Chabot is set to play on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings after missing nearly two weeks with an upper-body injury. Head coach Travis Green confirmed the return following the team morning skate. Chabot has been sidelined since October 18 when he was injured against the Philadelphia Flyers. In a corresponding lineup shift, defenceman Carter Yakemchuk will sit as a healthy scratch. Meanwhile, forward Warren Foegele will be out of the lineup for an extended duration. Foegele sustained an injury during Tuesday's matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights following a knee-on-knee collision with defenceman Jeremy Lauzon.
Key Details
- Chabot returns after suffering an upper-body injury on Oct. 18 against Philadelphia.
- Foegele exits the lineup following a knee-on-knee hit from Jeremy Lauzon on Tuesday.
- Yakemchuk will be a healthy scratch against Los Angeles.
- Chabot has one goal, three assists, and a plus-5 rating in nine games.
- Foegele has one goal and three assists in 13 games.
What It Means
The return of Chabot provides a significant boost to the Ottawa blueline and leadership group. However, losing Foegele for an extended period creates a notable void in the forward depth.
What's Next
The Senators face the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.