Batherson left Ottawa's practice early with an upper-body injury and is expected to miss at least the next two weeks of training camp. 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 is expected to play an integral role in Ottawa's offence this season, but it is not a guarantee that he will be ready for Ottawa's season opener.
Batherson will miss his second straight game with a non-COVID illness but could return to the lineup on Sunday. The Senators called him "questionable" for Sunday's game vs. the Jets, they have to see how he recovers over the next few days.
Batherson was not on the ice for the morning skate and is doubtful to play Thursday due to a non-COVID illness. In addition to Batherson, Dylan Gambrell is also sick and Tim Stützle is questionable with a knee injury.
Batherson has been out since late January but is set to play Saturday vs. the Panthers. Batherson will be back on the top line with Josh Norris and Brady Tkachuk and on the top power-play unit.
Batherson has not played since January 25th but it appears he'll be in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Panthers. Batherson was having a terrific season before getting hurt, scoring 13 goals with 21 assists (34 points) in 31 games. He'll most likely be reunited on the top line with Brady Tkachuk and Josh Norris.
Batherson was hurt in a collision with Aaron Dell on Tuesday and will be out until at least late March. The first-time All-Star will be replaced by Brady Tkachuk at next weekend's festivities. Dell was suspended three games for the hit.
Batherson was activated from the COVID-19 protocol list on Tuesday and will return to the lineup on Wednesday. Batherson was back on the top line with Josh Norris and Brady Tkachuk in Tuesday's practice and has seven goals and nine assists (16 points) in 14 games this season.
Batherson tested positive for COVID-19 this morning but after further testing, he's been cleared to play vs. the Penguins. Batherson leads the Senators in points with 12 (5G / 7A) through 13 games.
Batherson was not on the ice for the Senators' morning skate and will be a gamma-time decision vs. the Penguins. There is no word what is ailing the 23-year-old winger, so monitor his status as the Senators hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Batherson appeared in the last seven games before the Senators' bye week, scoring one goal with one assist while playing 16:02 ATOI. With Ottawa getting back in action on Monday, Batherson returns from Belleville, where he leads the team with 46 points (14G / 32A) in 37 games.
Anthony Duclair is a game-time decision tonight so Batherson comes up in case he can't go. Batherson has dominated the AHL this season, leading the league with 41 points (13G / 28A) in 33 games.
Batherson was held without a point and shot while posting a minus-4 rating in the first two games of the 2019-20 season. He heads to Belleville, where he led the team with 62 points (22G / 40A) in 59 games last season.
With Matt Duchene, Mark Stone and Ryan Dzingel on their way out, Batherson returns to the Senators where he could play a significant role down the stretch. Batherson leads Belleville in points this season with 49 (18G / 31A) in 41 games. During his 17-game stint with Ottawa earlier this season, Batherson scored three goals with five assists (eight points).
Batherson’s NHL career got off to a nice start but he has picked up just one assist in his last nine games. Batherson heads back to Belleville, where he had 20 points (7G / 13A) in 14 games earlier this season.
Batherson was called up after lighting up the AHL, scoring seven goals with 13 assists (20 points) in his first 14 games. The former fourth round pick is expected to make his NHL debut on Thursday, skating on a line with Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel.
