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Ottawa has acquired Warren Foegele and a conditional 3rd round pick from Los Angeles for a 2026 conditional pick and a conditional 3rd round pick.

Foegele struggled with the Los Angeles Kings this season, scoring only nine points (7G / 2A) in 47 games, and hopes a change of scenery can give him a boost. The 29-year-old Foegele is just one season removed from a career-high 46 points (24G / 22A) in 82 games.

Warren Foegele
Ullmark will start in Calgary on Thursday.

Ullmark struggled in his previous game, allowing five goals on 37 shots (.865 SV%) in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers, and hopes to redeem himself on Thursday against the Calgary Flames. Despite his blip against Edmonton, the 32-year-old Ullmark has played well since returning from a multi-week leave of absence, posting a 2.37 GAA and .902 SV% in five games (3-0-2). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -163 road favourites against a Flames team coming off a 6-1 loss to the Dallas Stars.

Linus Ullmark
Ullmark will start in Edmonton on Tuesday.

Ullmark was solid in Ottawa's previous game, saving 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs and will return to the crease on Tuesday against the Edmonton Oilers. The 32-year-old Swedish goalie has played well since returning from a multi-week personal leave of absence, posting an impressive 1.74 GAA and .919 SV% in four games (3-0-1). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as slight -102 road underdogs against an Oilers team that has lost five of their last six games (1-5-0).

Linus Ullmark
Stutzle (illness) is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play against the Red Wings on Thursday.

Stutzle played well for Team Germany at the Olympics, scoring six points (4G / 2A) in five games, and is healthy enough to return to the Sens lineup on Thursday. The 24-year-old Stutzle is having a terrific season, with 61 points (28G / 33A) through 57 games. He had 10 points (6G / 4A) while riding a seven-game point streak heading into the Olympic break.

Tim Stützle
Stutzle (illness) will be a game-time decision vs. Detroit on Thursday.

Stutzle played well for Team Germany at the Olympics, scoring six points (4G / 2A) in five games, but his return to the Senators' lineup may have to wait, as he is battling an illness. The 24-year-old Stutzle is having a terrific season, with 61 points (28G / 33A) through 57 games. He had 10 points (6G / 4A) while riding a seven-game point streak heading into the Olympic break.

Tim Stützle
Ullmark will start vs. Detroit on Thursday.

Ullmark did not play in Ottawa's final game before the Olympic Break due to an illness, but he will suit up Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. Ullmark had only played two games since returning from a five-week personal leave, but played well, winning both games while posting a 1.50 GAA and .930 SV%. Ottawa needs a strong finish to the season to return to the playoffs, beginning by entering Thursday's game as -151 home favourites against a Red Wings team that defeated them 4-3 in their previous meeting.

Linus Ullmark
Ullmark was the first goalie off the ice at Ottawa's morning skate.

Ullmark did not play in Ottawa's final game before the Olympic Break due to an illness, but he will suit up Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. Ullmark had only played two games since returning from a five-week personal leave, but played well, winning both games while posting a 1.50 GAA and .930 SV%. Ottawa needs a strong finish to the season to return to the playoffs, beginning by entering Thursday's game as -151 home favourites against a Red Wings team that defeated them 4-3 in their previous meeting.

Linus Ullmark
Ullmark (illness) will return to Ottawa's lineup on Thursday vs. Detroit.

Ullmark did not play in Ottawa's final game before the Olympic Break due to an illness, but will suit up Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. Ullmark had only played two games since returning from a five-week personal leave, but played well, winning both games while posting a 1.50 GAA and .930 SV%.

Linus Ullmark
Sanderson (Olympics) is expected to return and play vs. Detroit on Thursday.

Sanderson concluded his participation at the Olympics with a Gold Medal victory for the USA on Sunday and is anticipating playing when the Senators return to action on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 23-year-old Sanderson was not relied upon as heavily at the Olympics as he is by the Senators and finished the tournament with two assists in six games. Sanderson had a career-high 57 points (11G / 46A) in 80 games in 2024-25, and is pacing to surpass those totals in 2025-26, with 46 points (11G / 35A) through 57 games.

Jake Sanderson
Tkachuk (Olympics) is expected to return and play on Thursday vs. Detroit.

Tkachuk concluded his participation at the Olympics with a Gold Medal victory for the USA on Sunday and is anticipating playing when the Senators return to action on Thursday against the Detroit Red Wings. The 26-year-old Tkachuk scored five points (3G / 2A) in six games at the Olympics and will look to carry that momentum back to Ottawa as they attempt to fight for a playoff spot for the remainder of the season. Before the Olympic break, Tkachuk was producing at an impressive rate, with 16 points (6G / 10A) in his last 12 games.

Brady Tkachuk
Matinpalo will enter the Finland lineup on Friday.

Matinpalo was a healthy scratch for the tournament opener on Wednesday, but will replace Mikko Lehtonen on the back-end on Friday. Matinpalo will skate on the third pair with Olli Maatta and Henri Jokiharju will be the seventh defenseman. Matinpalo is a big, physical defenseman that doesn't bring much offence to the table, posting just four assists in 30 games with the Senators this season.

Nikolas Matinpalo
Ullmark (illness) is out vs. Philadelphia on Thursday.

Linus Ullmark is battling an illness and will not play in Ottawa's final game before the Olympic break, but should resume his role as the starting goalie when play resumes in late February. Ottawa recalled Hunter Shepard from Belleville (AHL) to serve as James Reimer's backup on Thursday.

Linus Ullmark
Reimer will start in Philadelphia on Thursday.

Linus Ullmark is battling an illness, so he will be unavailable on Thursday, resulting in Reimer tending the twine against the Philadelphia Flyers. The 37-year-old Reimer allowed four goals in 19 shots (.789 SV%) in Ottawa's previous game, a 4-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes. He has a sub- .900 SV% in four straight games (1-3-0). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -132 road favourites against a Flyers team coming off a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals.

James Reimer
Reimer will start in Carolina on Tuesday.

Linus Ullmark got the nod on Monday, so the Senators will hand Reimer the start against his former team on Tuesday. Reimer guided the Sens to a major upset in his last start, stopping 16 of the 18 shots he faced in a 5-2 win over the Avalanche last Wednesday. The 16-year-veteran has made five starts since joining the Senators in January, posting a 2-2-1 record and an .873 SV%. Ottawa enters action on Tuesday at +145 on the money line.

James Reimer
Chabot (undisclosed) will play in Pittsburgh on Monday.

Chabot exited Saturday's 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils after 15:59 time-on-ice because of an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old defenseman has 22 points (5G / 17A) in 39 games this season, and his status for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins is uncertain.

Thomas Chabot
Chabot (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision in Pittsburgh on Monday.

Chabot exited Saturday's 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils after 15:59 time-on-ice because of an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old defenseman has 22 points (5G / 17A) in 39 games this season, and his status for Monday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins is uncertain.

Thomas Chabot