Brannstrom finally got his shot with the Senators during a COVID-19 outbreak but broke his hand in his second game of the season on Thursday. The Senators said there has been no decision on whether or not he will undergo surgery but he is is expected to be sidelined for at least six weeks.

Ruhwedel was activated from the COVID-19 protocol list for Thursday's game but he is ineligible to travel to Canada due to the Canadian government’s mandatory 14-day quarantine requirement following his previous positive tests for COVID-19.

Ruhwedel has missed the last three games while in COVID-19 protocol but was on the ice for Wednesday's practice and will be a game-time decision on Thursday. Ruhwedel skated on the third pairing with Marcus Pettersson (also a game-time decision) in the session.

With Nick Holden landing on the COVID-19 protocol list on Monday, Brannstrom is expected to play Tuesday in Boston. Brannstrom, who has one goal and two assists (three points) in nine AHL games this season, skated with Artem Zub in the morning skate.

Shesterkin allowed six goals on 37 shots in the Rangers loss in Calgary on Saturday. The Rangers had a tough road trip and Shesterkin allowed a combined nine goals on 73 shots (.877 SV%). On Monday, he'll face a Panthers team that has yet to lose in regulation this season.