{"id":520737,"date":"2026-03-24T20:16:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:16:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/520737\/"},"modified":"2026-03-24T20:16:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T20:16:41","slug":"ottawa-senators-injury-crisis-vs-detroit-boosts-red-wings-threat-in-canadiens-playoff-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/520737\/","title":{"rendered":"Ottawa Senators injury crisis vs Detroit boosts Red Wings threat in Canadiens playoff race"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

Thomas Chabot goes down. The Ottawa Senators lose key pieces in the middle of a playoff race.<\/p>\n

Head coach Travis Green confirmed a prolonged absence for his two defensemen. Beating the New York Rangers leaves a very bitter taste.<\/p>\n

Ottawa secured a masterful 2-1 win last night. The visitors limited the home favorites to just nine shots on goal at Madison Square Garden.<\/p>\n

Allowing so few shots is a historic feat against an offensive powerhouse. Ottawa controlled the pace of the game from start to finish.<\/p>\n

This outstanding defensive performance now becomes a real headache. Five defensemen in the organization are currently on the injured list.<\/p>\n

Jake Sanderson, Nick Jensen, and Dennis Gilbert were already out. Chabot and Lassi Thomson are now added to that concerning list.<\/p>\n

Managing this situation is becoming critical for the head coach with such a packed schedule. Building defensive pairings with so many absences will require a lot of creativity tonight against Detroit.<\/p>\n

“So, for those counting at home, the Sens will play against Detroit tomorrow without:<\/p>\n

Jake Sanderson
Thomas Chabot
Nick Jensen
Dennis Gilbert
Lassi Thomson<\/p>\n

Three everyday defenders unavailable. Two brought up as reinforcements also sidelined.”<\/p>\n

Two emergency call-ups force Ottawa to fight for playoff survival despite a depleted lineup<\/p>\n

Simply put, the general manager will have to act quickly. Two emergency call-ups from the American Hockey League have been made today.<\/p>\n

The team sits just two points behind the New York Islanders and a playoff spot. Every game will dictate their survival through April.<\/p>\n

This upcoming matchup against the Detroit Red Wings is shaping up to be decisive. The club must collect points to maintain pressure on its rivals.<\/p>\n

Facing the rest of the schedule with a depleted defensive group will be a major challenge. The available players will need to log heavy ice time.<\/p>\n

No one wants to miss the playoffs after so much effort. Everyone will have to come together to overcome this run of bad luck.<\/p>\n

Ottawa holds a 34-24-9 record, not bad at all.<\/p>\n

Thomas Chabot, 29, has 31 points in 55 games this season. The 6-foot-2 defenseman was a first-round pick by the Ottawa Senators in 2015.<\/p>\n

This situation could hurt the Canadiens in the playoff race, as Ottawa facing Detroit with a depleted lineup increases the chances of the Red Wings gaining crucial points.<\/p>\n

Detroit is now quietly closing the gap on the Canadiens, making every point in this stretch critical as the playoff race tightens.<\/p>\n

Previously on All Montreal Hockey<\/p>\n

POLL<\/p>\n

52 MINUTES AGO|20 ANSWERS<\/p>\n

Ottawa Senators injury crisis vs Detroit boosts Red Wings threat in Canadiens playoff race<\/p>\n

Will the Senators’ injury crisis vs Detroit hurt the Canadiens’ playoff chances?<\/p>\n

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