Eller is battling an undisclosed injury and has been sidelined for a week, but will return on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The veteran 36-year-old forward has six points (2G / 4A) in 26 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in 14 consecutive games.

The Senators have inexplicably struggled since their captain Brady Tkachuk returned to the lineup, going 1-4-0, but will hope to right the ship on Tuesday with Ullmark tending the twine against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Ullmark played reasonably well in his most recent outing, but did not receive enough goal support, saving 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The 32-year-old Swedish goalie has a 3.00 GAA and .877 SV% in 21 games this season (10-7-4). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -140 home favorites against a Devils team that has also struggled, outscored 20-7 during a five-game losing streak (0-5-0).

Zub returned from a one-game absence on Saturday and was eased into the lineup, playing only 14:46 time-on-ice in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The 30-year-old Zub is averaging 19:58 time-on-ice, recording 11 points (3G / 8A), 40 blocks, and 33 hits in 27 games this season.

The Senators have inexplicably struggled since their captain Brady Tkachuk returned to the lineup, going 1-4-0, but will hope to right the ship on Tuesday with Ullmark tending the twine against the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old Ullmark played reasonably well in his most recent outing, but did not receive enough goal support, saving 18 of 20 shots (.900 SV%) in a 2-1 loss to the St. Louis Blues. The 32-year-old Swedish goalie has a 3.00 GAA and .877 SV% in 21 games this season (10-7-4). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as -140 home favorites against a Devils team that has also struggled, outscored 20-7 during a five-game losing streak (0-5-0).

Eller is battling an undisclosed injury and has been sidelined for a week, but could be an option on Tuesday against the New Jersey Devils. The veteran 36-year-old forward has six points (2G / 4A) in 26 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in 14 consecutive games.

Zub showed no signs of an injury in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, scoring a goal and playing 24:02 time-on-ice, but did not play on Thursday. The 30-year-old Zub has 31 hits, 39 blocks, and 11 points (3G / 8A) in 26 games and could return to the lineup on Saturday.

Pinto exited Thursday's 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers late in the first period and did not return. The 25-year-old Pinto is pacing for career-best offensive totals this season, with 18 points (12G / 6A) in 27 games, but it is unclear when he will return to the lineup.

Chabot has not played since suffering an undisclosed injury on November 22nd, reaggravating an injury that previously kept him out of the lineup for nearly two weeks, and is expected to miss at least 10 more days. The 28-year-old Chabot played 80 games last season, but had played fewer than 70 in his previous four. He has 10 points (2G / 8A) in 18 games this season.

With Artem Zub (undisclosed) out of the lineup on Thursday, Gilbert will re-enter the lineup against the New York Rangers. 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.

Eller is battling an undisclosed injury and will not play on Thursday against the New York Rangers. The veteran 36-year-old forward has six points (2G / 4A) in 26 games this season, but has been held off the scoresheet in 14 consecutive games.

Zub showed no signs of an injury in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, scoring a goal and playing 24:02 time-on-ice, but will not play on Thursday due to an undisclosed injury. The 30-year-old Zub has 31 hits, 39 blocks, and 11 points (3G / 8A) in 26 games.

The Senators have been liberal with their goalie rotation over the past two weeks, and will turn to Merilainen to tend the twine on Thursday against the New York Rangers. The 23-year-old Merilainen allowed four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in his most recent game, a 4-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues, and has battled consistency issues this season. He has a 3.40 GAA and .874 SV% in six games (3-3-0). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -128 home favorites against a Rangers team coming off an impressive 3-2 overtime win over the Dallas Stars.

The Senators have been liberal with their goalie rotation over the past two weeks, and will turn to Merilainen to tend the twine on Thursday against the New York Rangers. The 23-year-old Merilainen allowed four goals on 31 shots (.871 SV%) in his most recent game, a 4-3 loss to the St. Louis Blues, and has battled consistency issues this season. He has a 3.40 GAA and .874 SV% in six games (3-3-0). The Senators enter Thursday's contest as -128 home favorites against a Rangers team coming off an impressive 3-2 overtime win over the Dallas Stars.

Halliday made his NHL debut two weeks ago, tallying an assist in four games, but returned to the AHL, accommodating the return of Ottawa's captain Brady Tkachuk. The 23-year-old Halliday has 19 points (1G / 18A) in 17 games with the Belleville Senators (AHL) this season.