Ottawa Senators News

Kaliyev was a second-round pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft, but has been unable to establish himself at the NHL level. That said, the 24-year-old forward has been extremely effective in the AHL this season, scoring 50 points (30G / 20A) in 52 games with Belleville.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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.

Sogaard has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL, where he is 4-8-4 with a 3.30 GAA and .889 SV% in 18 games. Internationally, he's earned very little playing time for Denmark but will get the start as heavy underdogs vs. the USA today.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Ullmark returned from a five-week absence due to personal reasons in Ottawa's previous game and was tremendous, saving 26 of 27 shots (.963 SV%) in a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Ullmark was having a rough season before his leave of absence, posting a 2.95 GAA and .881 SV% in 28 games (14-9-5). The team hopes he can build on Saturday's solid performance when he returns to the crease on Monday, entering the game as slight -104 road underdogs against a Pittsburgh Penguins team on a six-game winning streak.