Jensen has been out since April 13th due to a scary upper-body injury and will miss game 1 as he nears his return. The 33-year-old shut-down defensemen scored only one goal in 2023-24, with 14 points, 71 SOG, 10 PIMs and a -9 plus/minus in 78 games played.
Jensen did not play the final two games of the season for the Capitals but could be ready for game one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. The 33-year-old Jensen had 14 points (1G / 13A) and 124 blocks in 78 games this season.
Smejkal played the final eight games of the season for Ottawa, including scoring a goal in their season finale. He has been reassigned to the Belleville Senators (AHL), where he has spent most of the season, tallying 22 points (9G / 13A) in 45 games.
After recording 11:02 time-on-ice in Ottawa's final game of the season, Ostapchuk has been reassigned to the Belleville Senators (AHL). The 20-year-old spent most of the season with Belleville, recording 28 points (17G / 11A) in 66 games.
Chabot suffered the injury in the second period of the Senators' season finale and was unable to return, bringing a slightly premature end to his 2023-24 campaign. Chabot finishes his injury-riddled season with nine goals and 21 assists in 51 games.
Ostapchuk will make his first appearance since March 21st when the Senators travel to Boston for their regular season finale on Tuesday. The 20-year-old forward is yet to register a point in six NHL games this season.
The Bruins will turn to Ullmark on Tuesday when they host the Senators in their final game of the regular season. The game picked up some added importance after Boston's 2-0 loss to the Capitals on Monday, with the Bruins now needing to win tonight to guarantee a finish atop the Atlantic Division. Any dropped points would open the door for the Panthers to secure the division title should they be able to win their game tonight against the Maple Leafs. Ullmark enters tonight's action a 25-10-8 record and a .916 SV%. The bookmakers like his chances of securing a victory and the Atlantic Division crown tonight, as the Bruins enter action as -225 favourites over the Sens.
Forsberg will start game 82 vs. Boston after backing up for the previous two Senators games. The 31-year-old has had a season to forget in his fourth year in Ottawa, with his 14-12-0 record, and ugly .886 SV% and 3.30 GAA. He will look to end the season on a high note on Tuesday vs. Boston, who has won six of their last eight games and are securely in the playoffs.
Chandler Stephenson will not play on Tuesday due to an undisclosed ailment, allowing Amadaio to re-enter the lineup. Amadio has not played the last two games but has 26 points (13G / 13A) in 71 contests this season.
Greig is battling an illness and his status for Monday's game against the New York Rangers was up in the air. Greig has three points (2G / 1A) in his last 11 games and has been held off the scoresheet in nine of those contests.
Jenik's five-game stint with Arizona is up after he was reassigned to Tucson (AHL) on Monday to help with the team's playoff push. The 23-year-old only had one assist with Arizona but returns to Tucson, where he had 16 goals, 36 points and 48 PIMs in 54 games before his previous call-up.
Greig is battling an illness and his status for Monday's game against the New York Rangers is up in the air. Greig has three points (2G / 1A) in his last 11 games and has been held off the scoresheet in nine of those contests.
Mark Kastelic suffered an upper-body injury on Saturday, resulting in Ostapchuk being recalled from the Belleville Senators (AHL). The 20-year-old Ostapchuk played six games with the Senators earlier this season but has spent most of the 2023-24 campaign with Belleville, scoring 28 points (17G / 11A) in 66 games.
Amadio has been a regular in the lineup for the Golden Knights this season but will be a healthy scratch on Friday against the Minnesota Wild. The 27-year-old Amadio has 26 points (13G / 13A) in 71 games this season.
The Senators were shut out 2-0 with Jonas Korpisalo between the pipes on Tuesday against the Florida Panthers and will switch to Forsberg in the crease on Thursday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Forsberg has struggled lately, allowing five goals on 23 shots (.783 SV%) across his last two outings (0-2-0). The Senators enter action as +144 road underdogs.
