Shepard has been recalled from Hershey (AHL).
Ottawa Senators News
Zetterlund (lower-body) will play on Friday in Utah after originally being a game-time decision.
Zetterlund played 20:46 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, recording an assist, but has been nursing a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Zetterlund has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 43 games this season.
Line Change
Lycksell will draw back into Philadelphia's lineup on Saturday vs. Anaheim.
Lycksell has only played one NHL game this season but will draw into the Flyers' lineup on Saturday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 25-year-old Lycksell has been impressive at the AHL level, scoring 24 points (9G / 15A) in 25 games with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms.
Ottawa has signed Ridley Greig to a four-year, $13 million ($3,250,000 AAV) contract extension.
In his second full NHL season, Greig is averaging a career-high 15:27 time-on-ice, recording 12 points (6G / 6A) in 37 games. The 22-year-old forward was the 28th overall pick of the Senators in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft.
Zetterlund (lower-body) will be a game-time decision in Utah on Friday.
Zetterlund played 20:46 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, recording an assist, but is battling a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Zetterlund has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 43 games this season. The Sharks return to action on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club.
Line Change
Kaliyev will make his Rangers' debut on Thursday vs. New Jersey.
Kaliyev was unable to secure a spot on the Los Angeles Kings' roster this season and was placed on waivers on Sunday. He will make his Rangers debut on Thursday against the New Jersey Devils. The 23-year-old Kaliyev was the 33rd overall pick of the Kings in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He has 71 points (35G / 36A) in 188 career games.
Zetterlund is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Zetterlund played 20:46 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, recording an assist, but is battling a lower-body injury. The 25-year-old Zetterlund has 27 points (11G / 16A) in 43 games this season. The Sharks return to action on Friday against the Utah Hockey Club.
Send Down
Jenik has been loaned to Belleville (AHL).
Jenik made his Ottawa debut last and has been loaned back to the Belleville Senators (AHL). The 24-year-old was a third-round pick, 65th overall, of the Arizona Coyotes in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. He has six points (4G / 2A) in 23 career NHL games.
Line Change
Jenik will draw into the Senators lineup on Tuesday.
Jenik will fill in on the Senators fourth line for Cole Reinhardt, who is a healthy scratch on Tuesday. Jenik will make his Senators debut after previously playing in the Coyotes organization, where he tallied four goals and two assists in 22 NHL games across parts of four seasons.
Guenette has been recalled from Belleville (AHL).
Guenette was a seventh-round pick of the Senators in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He has played eight career NHL games but has primarily been an AHL player. The 23-year-old defenseman has nine points (3G / 6A) in 27 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL).
Waiver Move
New York has claimed Arthur Kaliyev off waivers from Los Angeles.
Kaliyev was unable to secure a spot on the Kings' roster this season and was placed on waivers on Sunday. The 23-year-old Kaliyev was the 33rd overall pick of the Kings in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. He has 71 points (35G / 36A) in 188 career games.
Jenik has been recalled from Belleville (AHL).
Jenik was the 65th overall pick of the Arizona Coyotes in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. the 24-year-old Czech forward has 22 games of NHL experience but has primarily been an AHL player. He has seven points (4G / 3A) in 13 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL).
Matinpalo has been recalled from Belleville (AHL).
Martinpalo is an undrafted 26-year-old defenseman with five games of NHL experience, including one earlier this season. He has eight points (2G / 6A) in 24 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL) this season.
Linus Ullmark (back) is listed as week-to-week. He has not resumed skating yet.
Matinpalo has been loaned to Belleville (AHL).
Matinpalo made his season debut last week, playing 10:24 time-on-ice, but has been loaned to the Belleville Senators (AHL). The undrafted 26-year-old defenseman has seven points (2G / 5A) in 23 games with Belleville this season.
Sogaard has been loaned to Belleville (AHL).
With Anton Forsberg (lower body) returning to Ottawa's lineup, Sogaard has been loaned to Belleville (AHL). The 24-year-old Soogard has not seen much NHL action this season, posting an ugly 5.24 GAA and .800 SV% in two games (1-1-0).
Zub (foot) will return to Ottawa's lineup in Dallas on Thursday.
Zub has missed the last 17-games with a foot injury, in addition to nine games he missed earlier this season due to a concussion. The 29-year-old hard-hitting defenseman has battled injuries the last two seasons, limited to 53 and 69 games respectively.
Goalie Start
Merilainen will start in Dallas on Thursday.
The Senators will turn to Merilainen between the pipes for the fourth time in their last five games. The 22-year-old netminder was outstanding in his previous outing, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.68 GAA and .900 SV% in three games this season (2-1-0). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as +158 road underdogs against a Dallas Stars club outscoring their opposition 9-3 during a two-game winning streak.
Goalie Start
Merilainen is in the starter's crease at Ottawa's morning skate.
The Senators will likely turn to Merilainen between the pipes for the fourth time in their last five games. The 22-year-old netminder was outstanding in his previous outing, saving 30 of 31 shots (.968 SV%) in a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. He has a 2.68 GAA and .900 SV% in three games this season (2-1-0). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as +158 road underdogs against a Dallas Stars club outscoring their opposition 9-3 during a two-game winning streak.
Zub (foot) was a full participant in practice on Monday.
Zub has missed the last 16-games with a foot injury, in addition to nine games be missed earlier this season due to a concussion. The 29-year-old hard-hitting defenseman has battled injuries the last two seasons, limited to 53 and 69 games respectively.