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Stephane Da Costa News
The Senators have recalled Stephane Da Costa from Binghamton (AHL).

The recall is Da Costa's second stint with the big club after making the team out of training camp. Da Costa began the 2013-14 season with Ottawa and appeared in four of the club’s first seven games. During that span he was held scoreless and registered two penalty minutes. In 37 AHL games this season, Da Costa has scored 12 goals and added 25 assists for 37 points and a plus-11 rating. Da Costa’s 37 points leave him seventh in league scoring. He will be in the lineup tonight on a line with Colin Greening and Chris Neil.

As the Senators practiced Tuesday in advance of a quick pre-season retreat to London, Ont., centre Stephane Da Costa took a regular shift for the first time since suffering a lower body injury last Wednesday.

Last season, Da Costa scored 14 goals and 45 points with Merrimack College last season, earning an entry-level contract. He finished the year playing four games with the Sens, failing to register a point. He will get a long look to make the team.

DaCosta said he has a minor lower body injury that is not a big deal. That's why he briefly left skate today.

Sounds more precautionary than anything. Last season, the collegiate standout was held scoreless through four games with the Sens last season. He is expected to play on the third line.

Da Costa is going to be given every chance to open the season in Ottawa.

The Frenchman will battle Mike Zibanejad and Peter Regin for a chance to center the second line. Da Costa scored 14 goals and 45 points with Merrimack College last season, earning an entry-level contract. Despite his undrafted status, the 22-year-old will be given every opportunity to stick in the NHL.