Burakovsky (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Nashville on Saturday, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.
The Senators will place William Eklund (ankle) on injured reserve to make room for Burakovsky's return. The 31-year-old Burakovsky worked on the top line and with the first power-play unit during Saturday's morning skate. After missing the first four games of the 2026-27 campaign. he is expected to make his Ottawa debut.