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Senators' Jake Sanderson: One of team's best defenders at 21
Jake Sanderson delivered three assists in a 5-4 shootout win over Montreal on Saturday.Two of his helpers came on the power play. Sanderson has 38 points (14 on the man advantage) and 28 assists in 77 games this season. He sits second on the Ottawa Senators in scoring from the blue line behind only Jakob Chychrun (40). The 21-year-old Sanderson is already an impressive defender just two seasons into his NHL career.
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Senators' Jake Sanderson: Scores overtime winner
Jake Sanderson scored the overtime winner in a 3-2 win over the Capitals on Sunday.Only 41 seconds into the extra frame, Sanderson won the game with his 10th goal of the season. He added one shot on net, one hit and an even rating in 25:05 of ice time. This was his second multi-point performance in as many games, and he is now at 35 points over 74 contests this season. The Ottawa Senators will play on the road against the Panthers on Tuesday.
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Senators' Jake Sanderson: Produces two points in overtime win
Jake Sanderson registered a goal and an assist in a 2-1 overtime win over the Penguins on Tuesday.It was a goaltending duel between Joonas Korpisalo and Tristan Jarry until Sanderson broke the goose egg halfway through the third period. He provided a secondary assist in overtime to help snap a seven-game losing skid for Ottawa. The 2020 first-round draft pick finished with four shots and a plus-2 rating in 23:02 of ice time to go along with his two points. Sanderson is now on a modest three-game point streak, scoring one goal and three assists over that span. The 21-year old defenseman may eventually be a star but right now he is only averaging half-a-point per game on the season.
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Senators' Jake Sanderson: Manages power-play helper
Jake Sanderson posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings.Sanderson has four assists, including two on the power play, over his last 11 outings. He's had trouble stringing offense together for much of the campaign, but he's played well enough all around to maintain a top-four role. Sanderson is at 28 points (eight on the power play) with 122 shots on net, 107 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 58 appearances.
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Senators' Jake Sanderson: Good to go Friday
Jake Sanderson (undisclosed) is in Friday's lineup against Arizona, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.Sanderson appeared to suffer a minor injury Tuesday against Nashville but won't be forced to miss any additional time. The 21-year-old has three assists in seven games since returning from a lower-body injury, giving him 27 points in 54 appearances overall.
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Senators' Jake Sanderson: Undergoing injury evaluation
Jake Sanderson (undisclosed) is scheduled to meet with a doctor Wednesday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.Sanderson, Thomas Chabot (undisclosed) and Josh Norris (upper body) are all being checked for injuries following Tuesday's game versus the Predators. Sanderson had a power-play assist and three blocked shots in 25:06 of ice time Tuesday, so it's unclear when the injury occurred. The results of the tests will likely determine his availability for Friday's game versus the Coyotes.
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Senators' Jake Sanderson: Snaps slump with assist
Jake Sanderson recorded an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.Sanderson set up a Tim Stutzle tally in the first period. The helper ended a five-game slump for Sanderson, who also missed three games with a lower-body injury in that span. The 21-year-old blueliner has had more positives than negatives in his second campaign, racking up 25 points, 100 shots on net, 91 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 49 appearances in a top-four role. Just six of his points have come on the power play, so there may still be some room for him to grow his game in that area.
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Senators' Jake Sanderson: Set to play Saturday
Jake Sanderson (lower body) is slated to return Saturday versus Chicago.Sanderson, who missed the Ottawa Senators' last three contests, has seven goals and 24 points in 47 outings in 2023-24. He's projected to play alongside Artem Zub (lower body), who will also draw back into the lineup. Jacob Bernard-Docker will be a healthy scratch Saturday.
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Senators' Jake Sanderson: Hoping to play during Florida trip
Jake Sanderson (lower body) is looking to rejoin the lineup for the Ottawa Senators' two-game Florida road trip, Claire Hanna of TSN reports Tuesday.Based on his timeline, Sanderson looks set to be sidelined for at least three more games before the team heads to the Sunshine State to face Tampa Bay and Florida on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. With Artem Zub (lower body) also dealing with an injury, the Senators could be forced to utilize just five blueliners against Columbus on Tuesday.
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Senators' Jake Sanderson: Unlikely to play Saturday
Jake Sanderson (lower body) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Toronto, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.Sanderson sustained the injury during Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over Detroit. He has seven goals, 24 points, 26 hits and 89 blocks in 47 appearances this season. Travis Hamonic's (lower body) status for Saturday's contest remains to be seen, but if Ottawa has to play without Hamonic and Sanderson, then the Ottawa Senators will likely need to recall a blueliner from the minors.