Ottawa Senators News

Kleven suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday's win over the Blackhawks and will miss Sunday's game against the Bruins. With Kleven out, look for Nikolas Matinpalo to draw back into the lineup.

Chabot has only played one game in the last five weeks, but has practiced the last several days and anticipates returning to the lineup on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The 28-year-old Chabot is averaging 21:55 time-on-ice and has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 18 games this season. Chabot played 80 games last season, unfortunately, an irregularity for the talented defenseman who has had trouble staying healthy in recent seasons.

Gilbert made his season debut for Ottawa two weeks ago, but has not played since. The 29-year-old defenseman will return to the AHL, where he has spent most of the season. He has three assists in three games with the Belleville Senators (AHL).

The Senators have lost four of their last six (2-4-0), but are coming off a 3-2 overtime win against the Winnipeg Jets in which Ullmark impressed with a 23-save performance (.920 SV%). That said, the 32-year-old Ullmark has battled consistency issues this season, showcasing a concerning 3.00 GAA and .879 SV% through 24 games (12-8-4). Still, the Senators enter the action on Thursday as -166 home favorites against a Pittsburgh Penguins team on a miserable six-game losing skid, which includes several late-game collapses (0-2-4).

Eller just returned from a one-week absence to play two games, but returned to the sidelines after just two games, out for roughly three more weeks because of a broken foot. The veteran 36-year-old forward has six points (2G / 4A) in 28 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in 16 straight.

Chabot has only played one game in the last five weeks, but appears to be nearing a return after being a full participant at practice on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Chabot is averaging 21:55 time-on-ice and has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 18 games this season. Chabot played 80 games last season, unfortunately, an irregularity for the talented defenseman who has had trouble staying healthy in recent seasons.

Ullmark has allowed three or fewer goals in three of his last four games (2-2-0), but does not have the results to show for it, posting a 2.80 GAA and .891 SV%. The 32-year-old Ullmark has had a rocky season between the pipes for the Senators, showcasing a career-worst 3.05 GAA and .877 SV% in 23 games (11-8-4). The Senators enter Monday's contest as +115 road underdogs against a struggling Winnipeg Jets team hoping to shift its fortunes after a dominant 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

Eller just returned from a one-week absence to play two games, but returned to the sidelines after just two games, out for the foreseeable future due to a lower-body injury. The veteran 36-year-old forward has six points (2G / 4A) in 28 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in 16 straight.

Ullmark has allowed three or fewer goals in three of his last four games (2-2-0), but does not have the results to show for it, posting a 2.80 GAA and .891 SV%. The 32-year-old Ullmark has had a rocky season between the pipes for the Senators, showcasing a career-worst 3.05 GAA and .877 SV% in 23 games (11-8-4). The Senators enter Monday's contest as +115 road underdogs against a struggling Winnipeg Jets team hoping to shift its fortunes after a dominant 5-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

Eller just returned from a one-week absence to play two games, but returns to the sidelines, out for the foreseeable future due to a lower-body injury. The veteran 36-year-old forward has six points (2G / 4A) in 28 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in 16 straight.