Pinto will miss the remaining two games on the Senators' current homestand and then is not expected to travel with the team on their upcoming three-game road trip. With Pinto out, Nick Paul is expected to shift to centre on the Senators' second line.
Pinto was hurt early in Thursday's game vs. the Sharks and will not play on Saturday. The Senators are hopeful that Pinto will not be out long-term but they are expected to release a more detailed timetable after he's re-evaluated tomorrow.
Tkachuk sat out the first few games of the season after signing on Senators' opening night. Tonight he will replace Parker Kelly in the lineup and return to the top line with Josh Norris and Drake Batherson.
MacEwen was claimed off of waivers from the Canucks and will draw into the lineup vs. the Bruins. MacEwen will skate on the fourth line with Nate Thompson and Nicolas Aube-Kubel.
Anderson stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Sabres' win over the Canadiens in their season opener. It was an outstanding debut for the 40-year-old netminder, who will face the Canucks on Tuesday. Vancouver has opened the season at 1-1-1 while averaging 2.67 goals per game.
Anderson stopped 30 of 31 shots in the Sabres' win over the Canadiens in their season opener. It was an outstanding debut for the 40-year-old netminder, who will face the Canucks on Tuesday. Vancouver has opened the season at 1-1-1 while averaging 2.67 goals for per game.
Del Zotto was a healthy scratch for the first two games of the season but will replace Victor Mete in the lineup on Sunday. Del Zotto had 14 points (4G / 9A) in 53 games as a member of the Blue Jackets last season.
Tkachuk will sit out for a third straight game, which will give him a few days to skate with his teammates next week before Thursday’s game vs. the Sharks.
Tkachuk signed on Thursday and missed the season opener and will sit out for a second straight game on Saturday. Head coach DJ Smith said that they will consider him tomorrow but it's more likely that he will make his season debut on Thursday.
Gaudette was a healthy scratch in the Blackhawks season opener but will replace Ryan Carpenter in the lineup on Friday. Gaudette impressed after being traded to Chicago late last season, scoring one goal with three assists in just seven games. However, a bottom-6 role likely won't lead to a whole lot of production in 2021-22.