
Shane Pinto News



Pinto exited Thursday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers late in the first period and did not return. The 25-year-old Pinto is pacing for career-best offensive totals this season, with 18 points (12G / 6A) in 27 games, but it is unclear when he will return to the lineup.


Pinto is off to a hot start in the 2025-26 season and has been rewarded with a four-year contract extension. He has 14 points (8G / 6A) in 17 games this season. The 25-year-old forward was drafted 32nd overall by the Senators in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He scored a career-high 37 points (21G / 16A) in 70 games last season, totals that he is on pace to demolish in 2025-26.


Pinto has not played since February 4th but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The 24-year-old Pinto is averaging 17:39 time-on-ice and has 22 points (11G / 11A) in 46 games this season.

Pinto exited Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning due to an upper-body injury and will not play on Thursday. The 24-year-old Pinto is averaging 17:39 time-on-ice and has 22 points (11G / 11A) in 46 games this season.

Pinto left the game after suffering the injury in the first period and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Thursday night's rematch against the Lightning.

Pinto has missed eight straight but is expected draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Before his injury, the 23-year-old Pinto had three points and -3 plus/minus through six game this season.

Pinto has missed seven straight but could draw back into the lineup on Saturday against the Boston Bruins. Before his injury, the 23-year-old Pinto had three points and -3 plus/minus through six game this season.

Pinto didn't show any signs of an ailment in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Utah HC, but did not play on Friday, and will be out of the lineup on a week-to-week basis. The 23-year-old Pinto has three points and -3 plus/minus through six game this season. Cole Reinhardt will draw into the Senators' lineup as Pinto's replacement.

Pinto didn't show any signs of an ailment in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Utah HC, but was not present at practice on Thursday, and will not play on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights. The 23-year-old Pinto has three points and -3 plus/minus through six game this season. Cole Reinhardt will draw into the Senators' lineup as Pinto's replacement.

Pinto didn't show any signs of an ailment in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Utah HC but was not present at practice on Thursday. The 23-year-old Pinto has three points and -3 plus/minus through six game this season.

After serving a 41-game suspension for gambling, Pinto had 27 points (9G / 18A) in 41 games upon making his season debut on January 21st. The 23-year-old will serve as the team's No.2 centre behind Tim Stützle and will look to build on the 19-goal and 22-assist per 82-game pace he's set in his first two full seasons.

Pinto was suspended for 41 games for activities relating to sports wagering but will play Sunday in Philadelphia. With no morning skate, it's unclear who Pinto will replace in the lineup or which line he will skate on to start. The 2019 second-round pick (No.32 overall) had 20 goals and 15 assists (35 points) in 82 games a season ago.

With Pinto's 41-game suspension for activities relating to sports wagering nearing an end, the Senators have signed the 23-year-old to a one-year $775,000 contract. The final game of his suspension is on Saturday, and he will be eligible to return to the lineup for Sunday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Senators forward had 35 points (20G / 15A) in 82 games last season.

The NHL has issued an unprecedented 41-game suspension for Shane Pinto for activities relating to sports wagering, the first suspension for gambling in hockey in 75 years. Pinto, currently without a contract after unsuccessful offseason negotiations, would be eligible to return on January 21, 2024. The Senators forward had 35 points (20G / 15A) in 82 games last season.


Pinto picked up an injury on Saturday, missed Sunday's practice and is questionable to play Monday. The Senators are optimistic he will play, but expect Dylan Gambrell to replace him on the third line if he can't play.

Pinto underwent surgery to repair the dislocation he suffered on November 13th and there is no timetable for his return.
