Ottawa Senators prepare for Blues game amid defenseman injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Oct 13, 2026
The Ottawa Senators face the St. Louis Blues tonight in the NHL's Frozen Frenzy at the Canadian Tire Centre. Coach Travis Green announced key injuries affecting the team's defense, particularly to Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub, who are close to returning but will not play tonight. Nikolas Matinpalo has also been ruled out after an injury from a previous game. In a positive note, Jorian Donovan will make his season debut, aiming to showcase his skills as he takes on a larger role.
- •Senators host Blues in ongoing NHL Frozen Frenzy.
- •Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub expected to return soon.
- •Nikolas Matinpalo ruled out due to injury.
- •Jorian Donovan makes his season debut for the Senators.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — News Becoming Too Routine, with Ottawa Senators Defenceman Injuries Ahead of Blues Game
"The Ottawa Senators and St. Louis Blues are set to square off as part of the NHL's Frozen Frenzy with all 30 of 32 teams playing in games spaced 15 minutes apart, so there's always action. The Canadian Tire Centre will be rocking tonight, just like arenas all over the league. But just ahead of …
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