Zibanejad left Tuesday’s game with an apparent head injury after taking a hit to the head by Flyers’ defenseman Radko Gudas. Zibanejad was reportedly feeling better on Wednesday, but remains doubtful for Thursday’s game.
Zibanejad, 22, had the best season of his career in 2014-15. The former 6th overall pick tallied his first ever 20-goal season to go along with 26 assists (46 points) in 80 games for the Senators. It was another step in the right direction for Zibanejad, who will be in the Sens’ top-6 for at least the next two seasons.
Zibanejad was not on the ice for pre game warmups and was confirmed as a healthy scratch, so he is not dealing with an injury. He has one goal and two assists in his last five games and six points (3G / 3A) on the year. Erik Condra is in the lineup for Zibanejad.
Zibanejad missed Tuesday's game in Florida but will return vs. the Hawks tomorrow. He has 27 points (13G / 14A) in 61 games this season.
Zibanejad must have been injured in Monday's win over the Lightning. He did only play 10:18, which suggest that he left early (averages 14:17). He will be replaced by Matt Kassian.
Zibanejad has missed the last two games, but is likely to return tonight vs. the Bruins. Zibanejad has four assists in his last eight games and has a total of 15 points (8G / 7A) in 29 games. If he does play, Matt Kassian will come out of the lineup.
Zibanejad missed Saturday's game after being banged up on Thursday. He was skating on the Sens top-line with Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek. He has eight goals and seven assists in 29 games.
Zibanejad suffered an upper-body injury in the first period on Thursday and is considered day-to-day. Cory Conacher will slide back into the lineup and skate with Jason Spezza and Milan Michalek.
Zibanejad did not practice this morning after leaving Thursday's contest in the first period and not returning. The Senators have not provided any further information on his injury other than he is day-to-day. It seems extremely unlikely that he will suit up on Saturday.
Zibanejad has seen his ice-time increase in all three games since being recalled. He has one goal and one assist while averaging 14:05 TOI. The move to the second line will help the former sixth overall pick stay in the NHL.
Zibanejad will be considered for the lineup tomorrow, but does not sound like he is up with the Senators to stay.
The sixth overall pick in 2011 was a surprise cut at the end of the preseason. Since being sent down Zibanejad scored two goals and added five assists in seven games with the Senators AHL affiliate. He will be in the lineup on Wednesday vs. Detroit.
This is surprising, Zibanejad had a great preseason and looked like a lock to make the Sens roster. He had seven goals and 13 assists (20 points) in 42 games for Ottawa last season. The move was likely made because Zibanejad is waiver exempt and the Senators did not want to expose Stephane Da Costa to waivers. Expect to see Zibanejad back with Ottawa soon.
The young Sen is getting lots of opportunity with all the key injuries in Ottawa. He may be worth a look in your league.
Zibanejad might play top-6 minutes tonight with the absence of Jason Spezza. Zibanejad played 14:26 last night with 1 assist.
Zibanejad has joined the team for practice and could slot in if any of Karlsson, Spezza or Smith miss any time after their "maintenance days".
Doesn't seem like Zibanejad will play with the Sens in the playoffs.
Zibanejad practiced on the top line this morning and might get a look for Game 1.
Zibanejad gets another look on North American ice. Don't expect him to be an option for the playoffs.
Zibanejad loses all of his fantasy hockey value in single-season leagues but remains a keeper.
