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Senators Injury Woes Easing Before Opener
3 Oct
Summary
- Jake Sanderson is expected to play in the season opener against Toronto.
- Warren Foegele will also be in the lineup after offseason surgery.
- Artem Zub and Andre Burakovsky remain in non-contact yellow jerseys.
The Ottawa Senators received positive injury updates on the eve of their 2026-27 NHL season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Defenceman Jake Sanderson is anticipated to be in the lineup for Saturday night's game, contingent on how he feels on game day. He had previously missed training camp practices but returned for a preseason game where he played one period.
Forward Warren Foegele is also expected to play after undergoing offseason surgery. He is slated to join the top six alongside Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson. Rookie Hoyt Stanley has been returned to Belleville.
Artem Zub is participating in practice but remains in a yellow non-contact jersey. Similarly, Andre Burakovsky, who also left a recent game with an injury, was seen in a non-contact jersey at practice. While not entirely healthy, the Senators' injury situation has improved significantly.
