Ostapchuk (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Friday versus the Hurricanes, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Ostapchuk left Wednesday's game against the Ducks with an apparent injury, but it looks like it won't cost him additional time. The Senators brought up Cole Reinhardt from AHL Belleville anyway, but Ostapchuk is slated to play on the fourth line as usual.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Leaves game early
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Ostapchuk (undisclosed) did not finish Wednesday's game versus the Ducks, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
There was no update on Ostapchuk's status after the game. He had an assist and two hits over 5:41 of ice time Wednesday. If he is unavailable for Friday's game versus the Hurricanes, the Senators will likely need to call up a forward.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Summoned from AHL
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Ostapchuk has earned one assist, three shots on net, five blocked shots and eight hits in six NHL outings this season. He has one goal and seven helpers across nine AHL appearances in 2024-25. Ostapchuk will be an option to play Monday versus Calgary, or he could be a healthy scratch as an extra forward.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Returned to minors
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Ostapchuk was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Ostapchuk has been bouncing between levels of late but has still played in the Senators' last six contests, registering one assist, eight hits and three shots while averaging 10:25 of ice time. Still, the decision to demote the 21-year-old center ahead of Tuesday's tilt versus Toronto could be an indication that David Perron (personal) is ready to return to action. Ostapchuk figures to remain on the shortlist of potential call-ups throughout the 2024-25 campaign.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Called up Monday
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Ostapchuk was loaned to the AHL club Sunday but will rejoin Ottawa a day later. He's made six NHL appearances to begin the year, logging an assist, eight hits and five blocked shots while averaging 10:25 of ice time.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Returned to AHL
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Ostapchuk has one assist, five blocked shots and eight hits through six NHL appearances this season. His demotion could bode well for the availability of Shane Pinto (undisclosed) or David Perron (personal) ahead of Tuesday's game versus Toronto.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Elevated from minors
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Ostapchuk has played in each of the Senators' last three games, registering one assist, one shot on goal, four blocked shots and four hits while averaging 11:55 of ice time. Until Shane Pinto (undisclosed) or David Perron (personal) is back with the team, Ostapchuk figures to continue bouncing between levels while playing for the Senators.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Dropped to AHL
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Ostapchuk has one assist, four blocked shots and four hits in three NHL outings this season. If this is a cap-related demotion, the 21-year-old forward could return to the big club before Tuesday's matchup against Buffalo.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Recalled from minors
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Ostapchuk was elevated from AHL Belleville on Thursday.
Ostapchuk picked up an assist in his first game this season against the Blues on Tuesday while logging 15:03 of ice time. It was the 21-year-old's first NHL point, having been blanked in all seven appearances for the Senators last year. Given the team's injury situation, Ostapchuk could see plenty of minutes with the club in the short term, at least until David Perron (personal) or Shane Pinto (undisclosed) is able to rejoin the team.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Heading to minors
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Ostapchuk made his season debut for the Senators on Tuesday and recorded an assist and a hit in 15:03 of ice time in an 8-1 win over St. Louis. He'll head back to the minors, but it's possible that he rejoins the NHL club at some point if Ottawa needs additional depth.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Recalled from minors
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Ostapchuk was summoned from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Ostapchuk could draw into the lineup if David Perron (personal) isn't ready to go. Ostapchuk has yet to make an appearance in the NHL this season, but he's collected five points over six games with Belleville. The 21-year-old was a second-round selection by the Sens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Heads to AHL
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Ostapchuk was assigned to AHL Belleville on Monday, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
The Senators opted to keep Adam Gaudette as the 13th forward over Ostapchuk. The 21-year-old Ostapchuk figures to be a top candidate for a call-up whenever the Senators need a forward.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Headed back to minors
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Ostapchuk was returned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Ostapchuk will bolster the forward depth for Belleville as the minor-league club tries to hold on to a playoff spot with three games remaining. On the year, the 20-year-old Alberta native has generated 17 goals and 11 helpers in 66 minor-league contests but failed to record a point in his seven appearances with Ottawa. Still, Ostapchuk should be in the mix for a spot on the Opening Night roster for the 2024-25 campaign.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Summoned from AHL
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Ostapchuk has 17 goals and 28 points in 66 minor-league contests this campaign. He has been credited with five shots on goal, six blocked shots and 11 hits in six outings with Ottawa this season. The 20-year-old forward has yet to pick up his first NHL point.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Reassigned to AHL
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Ostapchuk was returned to AHL Belleville on Friday.
Ostapchuk made his NHL debut Mar. 12 against Pittsburgh and ended up playing five more games with the Senators before his demotion. He failed to register a point over that stretch, but he did have five shots on net while averaging 10:25 of ice time. The 20-year-old had 13 goals and 22 points in 56 AHL games before his promotion.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Making NHL debut
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Ostapchuk has been recalled from the AHL and will make his NHL debut Tuesday against the Penguins.
Ostapchuk has played in 56 games thus far in the AHL, recording 13 goals and nine assists. The 20-year-old pivot is expected to skate on the third line versus Pittsburgh.
