Greig will be out vs. Anaheim on Thursday and is considered day-to-day.
Greig is battling an undisclosed injury and will miss his first game of the season on Thursday. The 23-year-old Greig has eight points (2G / 6A) in 19 games this season.
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Goalie Start
Ullmark will start in Anaheim on Thursday.
Ullmark has been subpar to start the 2025-26 season, but has been much better lately, posting a 2.00 GAA and .918 SV% in his last three games (1-1-1). The 32-year-old Swedish goalie returns to the crease on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks, looking to improve his 3.08 GAA and .874 SV% through 15 games this season (6-5-4). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -125 road favorites against a Ducks team that played last night and defeated the Boston Bruins 4-3.
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Halliday is expected to make his NHL debut in Anaheim on Thursday.
Halliday was a fourth-round pick by the Senators in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and is still awaiting his first NHL games. The 23-year-old forward has 16 points (1G / 15A) in 15 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL) this season.
Eller (undisclosed) is out vs. Anaheim on Thursday.
Eller did not play in the Kings' most recent game and will remain out of the lineup on Thursday against the Anaheim Ducks. The 36-year-old Eller has six points (2G / 4A) in 19 games this season.
Gilbert was assigned to Belleville (AHL) following his trade on Monday.
Gilbert was a third-round pick back in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and has been a journeyman throughout his career, unable to become a permanent fixture at the NHL level. The 29-year-old defenseman has 20 points (3G / 17A) in 111 career NHL games.
Thomson has been recalled from Bellville (AHL).
Thomson was drafted 19th overall by the Senators in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft. The 25-year-old defenseman has not spent much time at the NHL level and spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season in the Swedish Elite League. He has four points (3G / 1A) in 15 games with Belleville (AHL) this season.
Halliday has been recalled from Belleville (AHL).
Halliday was a fourth-round pick by the Senators in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and is still awaiting his first NHL games. The 23-year-old forward has 16 points (1G / 15A) in 15 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL) this season.
Ottawa acquired Dennis Gilbert from Philadelphia for Max Guenette.
Gilbert was a third-round pick back in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and has been a journeyman throughout his career, unable to become a permanent fixture at the NHL level. The 29-year-old defenseman has 20 points (3G / 17A) in 111 career NHL games.
Jensen (upper-body) will play vs. Los Angeles on Saturday.
MacDermid will be a healthy scratch on Saturday.
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Hodgson will draw into the Senators lineup on Saturday.
MacDermid will be a healthy scratch vs. Los Angeles on Saturday.
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Hodgson will draw back into Ottawa's lineup vs. Los Angeles on Saturday.
Goalie Start
Ullmark will start Saturday vs. the Kings.
Goalie Start
Ullmark is expected to start Saturday vs. the Kings.
Tkachuk (thumb) skated on Friday and will join Ottawa on their road trip.
Tkachuk suffered an injury in the third game of the season, underwent thumb surgery, and has been sidelined since. The Senators Captain is almost five weeks into his original 6-8 week recovery timeline and will be joining the team on their upcoming seven-game road trip. The 26-year-old Tkachuk scored points (0G / 3A) through three games this season prior to his injury.
Chabot (upper-body) is doubtful vs. Los Angeles on Saturday and is considered day-to-day.
Chabot suffered an upper-body injury in the first period of Tuesday's game and was unable to return. He did not play on Thursday and will miss at least one more game as he continues his recovery. The 28-year-old defenseman has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 17 games this season.
Jensen (upper-body) left Thursday’s game vs. Boston and did not return.
Matinpalo will draw back into Ottawa's lineup on Thursday vs. Boston.
With Thomas Chabot (upper body) sidelined, Matinpalo will re-enter the lineup for Ottawa on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. Through nine games this season, the 27-year-old Matinpalo has one assist, nine blocks, and 10 hits.
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Merilainen will start vs. Boston on Thursday.
The Senators allowed three unanswered goals in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars, and will revert to Merilainen in their crease on Thursday against the Boston Bruins. Merilainen has only played three games this season (2-1-0), but has looked solid lately. After a disastrous opening contest, allowing seven goals on 26 shots (.731 SV%), Merilainen has followed up with two excellent outings (2-0-0), saving 55 of 59 combined shots (.932 SV%). The Senators enter the action on Thursday as -159 road favorites against a Bruins team riding a league-best seven-game winning streak.
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