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Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson is expected to return from an upper-body injury in 7-10 days, according to head coach Travis Green. Sanderson, who leads the team in time on ice per game, has missed the past seven games but could rejoin the lineup as the Senators make a playoff push.

Why it matters

Sanderson’s return will be a major boost for the Senators, who are currently three points behind the Detroit Red Wings for the final Eastern Conference Wild Card spot. The defenseman has been a key contributor on both the power play and penalty kill this season, and his presence will help solidify Ottawa’s defense and goaltending as they look to secure a postseason berth.

The details

Sanderson sustained the upper-body injury in a 7-4 win over the Seattle Kraken on March 7. He has 48 points (11 goals, 37 assists) in 62 games this season. Thomas Chabot has filled in for Sanderson during his absence, but the team is eager to get their star defenseman back as they continue their playoff push.

Sanderson has missed the past seven games since the injury on March 7.Sanderson is expected to return in 7-10 days, according to Senators head coach Travis Green.

The players

Jake Sanderson

A key defenseman for the Ottawa Senators who leads the team in time on ice per game and has 48 points (11 goals, 37 assists) in 62 games this season.

Travis Green

The head coach of the Ottawa Senators who announced that Sanderson is expected to return from injury in 7-10 days.

Thomas Chabot

A Senators defenseman who has filled in during Sanderson’s absence.

Linus Ullmark

The Senators’ goaltender who has allowed just 25 goals in 10 games since the Olympics, helping the team’s playoff push.

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What they’re saying

“Jake Sanderson could return in 7-10 days, Senators coach Travis Green said before their 5-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday.”

— Travis Green, Head Coach

What’s next

The Senators continue their playoff push on Monday against the New York Rangers.

The takeaway

Sanderson’s return will be a major boost for the Senators as they look to secure a playoff spot. His presence on both ends of the ice will help solidify Ottawa’s defense and goaltending, which have been key to the team’s recent success.