Zub put up two assists in a 3-0 win over Toronto on Tuesday.
They were his first points of the year. Zub also threw two hits and fired two shots. He missed nine games due to a concussion, so expect him to take some time to get back to peak form. Zub's career mark of 25 points was set last season in Ottawa (five goals, 20 assists in 69 games). Interesting fantasy trivia -- Zub has played 256 games in the NHL without registering a power-play point.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Playing versus Isles
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Zub (concussion) will be in the lineup to face the Islanders on Thursday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Zub is set to return to the top pairing alongside Jake Sanderson after having missed the last nine games due to his concussion. Prior to getting hurt, the 29-year-old blueliner had yet to get his name on the scoresheet through three appearances while chipping in just three hits, four shots and one block. At this point, Zub may face an uphill battle to get over the 20-point threshold again this year.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Might play Thursday
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Zub (concussion) might be available Thursday versus the Islanders, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia on Wednesday.
Zub hasn't been in the lineup since Oct. 14. He has no points, three hits and a block in three appearances in 2024-25. If Zub draws back into the lineup Thursday, then Jacob Bernard-Docker might serve as a healthy scratch.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Practices Monday
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Zub (concussion) practiced Monday and could return to the lineup sooner rather than later, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.
Zub has missed the last eight games and might be ready to play as early as Tuesday versus Buffalo, according to Garrioch. The 29-year-old defender hasn't earned a point in three appearances this season, but he has provided four shots on goal, one blocked shot and three hits. Once he's healthy, Zub will probably replace Jacob Bernard-Docker in the lineup.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Skating solo
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Zub (concussion) began skating Thursday but has yet to rejoin his teammates at practice, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
At this point, Zub is unlikely to be in the lineup against the Rangers or Kraken on Friday or Saturday, respectively, considering the team is unlikely to hold a practice between the back-to-back. Still, it's a step in the right direction for the 29-year-old blueliner, who has already missed six games due to his concussion. Jacob Bernard-Docker, who has played in all six games without Zub, should continue to see minutes for the time being.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Suffers concussion
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Zub will miss at least a week after being diagnosed with a concussion, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports Wednesday.
Based on Zub's timeline, the blueliner can be expected to be out of action for at least Ottawa's next three contests. As such, fantasy players shouldn't be surprised to see him land on injured reserve in the coming days. The 29-year-old Russian is pointless through three games this year while contributing just three hits and one block. Jacob Bernard-Docker should slot into the third pairing with Zub on the shelf.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Injured against Kings
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Zub suffered an upper-body injury and won't return to Monday's matchup with Los Angeles.
Zub played just four shifts (2:38 of ice time) in Monday's game before being forced to leave the game due to his upper-body issue. If the blueliner missed any additional action, it could mean a significant uptick in minutes for Nick Jensen while Jacob Bernard-Docker would likely make his 2024-25 season debut.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Good to go
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Zub (lower body) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's exhibition matchup versus Montreal, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia.
Zub accounted for five goals, 25 points, 85 shots on net, 122 blocked shots and 139 hits across 69 regular-season outings in 2023-24. If he stays healthy in 2024-25, the 28-year-old blueliner could be among Ottawa's ice-time leaders, though he will mostly see action in defensive situations.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Has lower-body injury
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Zub is being evaluated after sustaining a lower-body injury, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports Wednesday.
Zub had five goals, 25 points, 139 hits and 122 blocks in 69 games with Ottawa in 2023-24. Travis Hamonic isn't a certainty to serve on the Senators' top six when their campaign starts Oct. 10 versus Florida, but if Zub ends up missing that contest, then Hamonic will likely dress.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Notches assist in loss
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Zub posted an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Ducks.
Zub picked up his first point in five games with the primary assist on Mark Kastelic's first-period tally. The 28-year-old Zub isn't very consistent on offense, but his defensive play keeps him in a top-four role. For the season, the defenseman has 21 points, one shy of his career high, with 57 shots on net, 98 hits, 83 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 47 appearances.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Returning to action Friday
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Zub (lower body) will be back in the lineup versus Arizona on Friday, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.
Zub has missed the last three games and will replace Travis Hamonic (undisclosed) on the third pairing. Zub has three goals and 20 points - all at even-strength -- in 44 games this season.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Remains unavailable
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Zub (lower body) won't play Tuesday against the Predators, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Zub will miss a third straight game with his lower-body issue. Travis Hamonic will likely continue to skate on the third pairing until Zub, who's collected 20 points through 44 games this season, is ready to return.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Not expected to play
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Zub (lower body) isn't expected to play Monday versus Washington.
Zub is poised to miss his second straight contest due to a nagging lower-body issue. He has collected three goals, 20 points, 50 shots on net, 78 blocked shots and 89 hits over 44 appearances this season. As a result of Zub's absence, Travis Hamonic is projected to play against the Capitals.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Supplies pair of helpers
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Zub recorded two assists, two shots on goal, four blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-2 win over the Lightning.
Zub helped out on Tim Stutzle's first-period tally as well as Mathieu Joseph's game-winner in the middle frame. Zub has racked up a solid nine assists over his last 13 outings, though that's more offense than he usually produces. He's at 20 points, 49 shots on net, 76 hits, 73 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 42 appearances this season. While he plays in a top-four role, the 28-year-old's defensive duties limit his ceiling on offense.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Still sidelined
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Zub (lower body) won't play Thursday against Anaheim but could return Saturday versus Chicago, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Zub will miss a second straight contest with his lower-body issue, but it sounds like he's on the verge of returning. With Zub unavailable, Maxence Guenette will likely draw into the lineup versus the Ducks.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Might return Thursday
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Zub (lower body) didn't skate Wednesday, but he might be in the lineup Thursday versus Anaheim, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.
Zub missed Tuesday's 6-3 win over Columbus due to the injury. The Senators dressed just five defensemen in his absence, so they could certainly use his services versus the Ducks. Zub has three goals and 18 points in 40 contests this season.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Not playing Tuesday
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Zub (lower body) is not expected to play Tuesday versus the Blue Jackets, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Zub's absence means the Senators will have to play short a defenseman due to cap constraints. The 28-year-old has earned seven helpers over his last 11 contests while filling a top-four role, so he will be missed significantly in the lineup. His next chance to play is Thursday versus the Ducks.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Game-time decision
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Zub (lower body) will be a game-time decision Tuesday against Columbus, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Zub didn't take part in the morning skate after leaving Monday's practice for maintenance. He was injured in Saturday's win over Toronto. Zub has 18 points, 68 blocked shots and 80 hits across 40 outings this season. If he is ruled out, Ottawa would have to play Tuesday's contest with only five defensemen because of salary cap constraints.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Three helpers against San Jose
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Zub picked up three assists while adding a team-high seven shots on net, two hits, one blocked shot and a plus-3 rating in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Sharks.
It's the first multi-point performance in over a month for Zub, who had just one goal and four points in the 16 games between those outbursts. The 28-year-old blueliner is still headed for a career-best campaign, producing three goals and 14 points in 30 games with 51 blocked shots, 48 hits, 42 shots on goal and a plus-4 rating.
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Senators' Artem Zub: Not expected to play
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Zub (illness) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Flames.
Zub missed Monday's practice with a flu bug, and now he'll have to sit out a game as well. Jacob Bernard-Docker is expected to play Tuesday, while Travis Hamonic is set for a bump up to the top four in Zub's absence.
