Hyman was scratched from the lineup on Thursday but will replace Nic Petan and draw back into the lineup on Saturday. Hyman will likely be back on the second line with John Tavares and William Nylander and comes in with 10 points (4G / 6A) in 17 games this season.
Kulak was in the lineup for five straight games but will make way for Victor Mete to get some playing time on Saturday.
Ekholm was hurt Tuesday vs. the Lightning and did not return for the third period. Head coach John Hynes told a local radio station that Ekholm is week-to-week, so expect him to miss at least a couple of weeks.
The Predators cited "baby reasons" for why he missed Monday's game but he is expected to be back in the lineup on Tuesday. Expect Ekholm to replace Jared Tinordi on the blueline.
Smith missed 12 of the first 13 games of the 2021 season with an undisclosed injury but will make his debut Monday in Ottawa. Smith struggled in 2020, going 19-12-6 with a 2.95 GAA and .902 SV%. Monday's matchup will see him face a Senators team that is 2-9-1 but have played better in their last two games.
Smith missed 12 of the first 13 games of the 2021 season with an undisclosed injury but will make his debut Monday in Ottawa. Smith struggled in 2020, going 19-12-6 with a 2.95 GAA and .902 SV%. Monday's matchup will see him face a Senators team that is 2-9-1 but have played better in their last two games.