Batherson has been sidelined for Ottawa's first three games this season, recovering from an upper-body injury, but will draw into the lineup for his season debut on Wednesday against the Buffalo Sabres. The 27-year-old right-winger is entering his eighth season in Ottawa after putting up career highs in points (67) last season across 82 games played.
Tampa Bay remains in search of its first win of the 2025-26 campaign, outscored 10-7 through two contests (0-2-0), and will turn to Johansson between the pipes for his first start of the season. The 30-year-old Johansson saw limited action in the 2024-25 season as Tampa Bay's backup, posting a 3.13 GAA and .895 SV% in 19 appearances (9-6-3). The Lightning enter Monday's contest as -157 road favorites against a surprising Boston Bruins team that is 3-0-0 to start the season.
MacDermid appeared in Ottawa's first two games this season, averaging 4:30 time-on-ice and recording a five-minute major for fighting. The 31-year-old was limited to only 23 games last season, with the New Jersey Devils and returns to a familiar spot as a healthy scratch on Monday against the Nashville Predators, allowing Olle Lycksell to draw into the lineup.
Tyler Kleven and Jordan Spence will make the Senators' season debut on Monday against the Nashville Predators, resulting in Nikolas Matinpalo and Donovan Sebrango to be healthy scratches. The 27-year-old Matinpalo has zero points and a -1 plus/minus rating through two games this season.
Donovan Sebrango and Nikolas Matinpalo will be healthy scratches on Ottawa's blueline on Monday against the Nashville Predators, allowing Tyler Kleven and Jordan Spence to make their season debuts. The 24-year-old Spence played a career-high 79 games with the Los Angeles Kings last season, averaging 16:47 time-on-ice and scoring 28 points (4G / 24A), and will suit up in a Senators jersey on Monday for the first time.
Ullmark has showcased less-than-desirable results through two games this season (1-1-0), allowing 10 combined goals of 52 shots (.808 SV%), and hopes to rebound on Monday, tending the twine against the Nashville Predators. The 32-year-old Ullmark had a serviceable first season in Ottawa in 2024-25, posting a 2.72 GAA, .909 SV%, and four shutouts in 44 appearances (25-14-3). The Senators enter Monday's contest as -166 home favorites against the Predators.
Donovan Sebrango and Nikolas Matinpalo will be healthy scratches on Ottawa's blueline on Monday against the Nashville Predators, allowing Tyler Kleven and Jordan Spence to make their season debuts. The 23-year-old Kleven played a career-high 79 games last season, averaging 14:28 time-on-ice and scoring 10 points (4G / 6A).
Filip Hallander will make his season debut on Thursday, sending Tomasino to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old Tomasino made his season debut in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the New York Rangers, playing 13:37 time on ice.
The Senators will start their season on Thursday with Ullmark tending the twine against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 32-year-old Ullmark battled some injuries in his first season with the Senators but was solid when called upon, posting a 2.72 GAA, .909 SV%, and four shutouts in 44 outings (25-14-3). Still, the Senators enter Thursday's contest as +154 road underdogs against a Lightning team that led the league offensively last season (3.59 GF/GP).
The Senators will start their season on Thursday with Ullmark tending the twine against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 32-year-old Ullmark battled some injuries in his first season with the Senators but was solid when called upon, posting a 2.72 GAA, .909 SV%, and four shutouts in 44 outings (25-14-3). Still, the Senators enter Thursday's contest as +154 road underdogs against a Lightning team that led the league offensively last season (3.59 GF/GP).
Batherson suffered an upper-body injury earlier in training camp but returned to practice on Wednesday. He has been ruled out of Thursday's season-opening matchup but could make his debut on Saturday. The 27-year-old right-winger is entering his eighth season in Ottawa after putting up career highs in points (67) last season across 82 games played. He will likely play an integral role in Ottawa's offence this season.
Batherson suffered an upper-body injury earlier in training camp but returned to practice on Wednesday and has not been ruled out for Thursday's season opener. The 27-year-old right-winger is entering his eighth season in Ottawa after putting up career highs in points (67) last season across 82 games played. He will likely play an integral role in Ottawa's offence this season.
Batherson suffered an upper-body injury earlier in training camp and will miss at least one more week after being placed on Injured Reserve. The 27-year-old right-winger is entering his eighth season in Ottawa after putting up career highs in points (67) last season across 82 games played. He will likely play an integral role in Ottawa's offence this season.
Kleven will begin the 2025-26 season on Injured Reserve, recovering from an undisclosed ailment. The 23-year-old defenseman played a career-high 79 games last season, averaging 14:28 time-on-ice and scoring 10 points (4G / 6A).
Blais spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, tallying 40 points (14G / 26A) in 51 games with the Abbotsford Canucks. The hard-hitting 29-year-old forward will hope for more exposure at the NHL level after being claimed off waivers on Monday by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Blais' most productive season was in 2022-23 when he scored 25 points (9G / 16A) and recorded 238 hits in 71 outings.
