



Batherson was not on the ice for the morning skate and is doubtful to play Thursday due to a non-COVID illness. In addition to Batherson, Dylan Gambrell is also sick and Tim Stützle is questionable with a knee injury.

Stützle took a knee-on-knee hit in Tuesday's game in Montreal. He was on the ice for the morning skate but remains questionable to play Thursday. Monitor his status as the Senators hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.

MacEwen suffered a head injury in a fight with Wayne Simmonds on Saturday and will miss his second straight game on Tuesday. He is considered day-to-day.



Bourgault was a first-round pick (No.22 overall) in last year's draft and has scored 27 goals with 26 assists (53 points) in 33 games with Shawinigan (QMJHL).



Amadio missed three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is expected to play Saturday afternoon vs. the Blackhawks. Amadio will replace Nolan Patrick (undisclosed) in the lineup.

Batherson has been out since late January but is set to play Saturday vs. the Panthers. Batherson will be back on the top line with Josh Norris and Brady Tkachuk and on the top power-play unit.

Batherson has not played since January 25th but it appears he'll be in the lineup on Saturday vs. the Panthers. Batherson was having a terrific season before getting hurt, scoring 13 goals with 21 assists (34 points) in 31 games. He'll most likely be reunited on the top line with Brady Tkachuk and Josh Norris.



Eller missed three games while in COVID-19 protocol but is set to play Sunday vs. the Stars. Eller has scored just one goal with one assist (two points) in his last 13 games.



Stützle suffered a lower-body injury in Wednesday's loss to the Blue Jackets and missed Thursday's practice but is expected to play vs. the Flyers. Stützle has just one goal in his last 10 games but has picked up seven assists over that stretch.
