Senators' Josh Norris: Scores early in blowout win
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Norris scored a goal and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 8-1 win over the Blues.
Norris opened the scoring just 1:04 into the game. The center has gone six contests without a multi-point effort, but he has two goals and two helpers in that span. For the season, he's at eight points, 14 shots on net, 21 hits, 14 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-1 rating over nine appearances in a top-six role.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Lends assist late in loss
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Norris produced an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche.
Norris set up Claude Giroux for a goal with 10 seconds left in regulation, but that only brought the Senators within one. The 25-year-old Norris has three points over his last four games and continues to bring steady offense in a second-line role. The center has seven points, 13 shots on net, 20 hits, 10 blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-2 rating through eight contests, offering strong category coverage early in the campaign.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Nabs helper Tuesday
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Norris logged an assist, four hits and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Utah.
Norris has gotten on the scoresheet in back-to-back games for the first time this year. The 25-year-old center is up to three goals, three helpers, eight shots on net, 16 hits, eight blocked shots, six PIM and a minus-1 rating through six appearances. That's fairly well-rounded production for Norris, who could push for a 50-point season if he can stay healthy throughout the campaign.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Scores in win
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Norris scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM, logged two hits and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Lightning.
Norris has impressed early in the year with three goals, two assists, seven shots on net, 12 hits and six blocked shots over five contests. The center is seeing time on the second line and has also received ample power-play minutes, earning three of his five points with the man advantage. The 25-year-old has struggled with shoulder injuries throughout his career, but he is off to a productive and healthy start to the 2024-25 campaign.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Three points including OT winner
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Norris scored two goals, one on the power play and the other the overtime winner, and added a power-play assist in Monday's 8-7 victory over the Kings.
In a wild afternoon affair that saw a combined seven power-play goals between the teams, Norris played hero by giving the Senators their first lead of the game midway through the third period. He followed it up by slipping a puck past Darcy Kuemper in overtime. The goals were his first of the season, and the 25-year-old center has four points in three games as he looks to stay healthy and get back to the form that saw him record 35 goals and 55 points over 66 games in 2021-22.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Slated to be ready for camp
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Norris (shoulder) is on track to be a full participant during training camp, general manager Steve Staios told Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia on Wednesday.
Norris didn't play past Feb. 27 last season due to his shoulder injury. He had 16 goals and 30 points in 50 outings with the Senators in 2023-24. Provided the 25-year-old is healthy, Norris should serve in a top-six capacity and as a member of the first power-play unit.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Will be ready for training camp
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Norris (shoulder) will be ready for the start of training camp in September, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.
Norris underwent his third shoulder operation in his career in March and he is well on his way to recovery. The talented center had 16 goals and 30 points in 50 games this season, but he struggled at times due to his lingering shoulder woes. Norris has missed 106 games over the last two seasons, dampening his fantasy value heading into the 2024-25 campaign.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Undergoes third shoulder procedure
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Norris will not play again this season after undergoing shoulder surgery, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports Monday.
Norris has been plagued with shoulder injuries throughout his young career, with this being his third time going under the knife. At this point, it's safe to wonder how long the 24-year-old center can continue playing without risking permanent damage. Norris will end the 2023-24 campaign having registered 16 goals and 14 assists, including 12 power-play points, in 50 games.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Lands on long-term IR
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Norris (shoulder) was placed on long-term injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.
Norris suffered an apparent shoulder injury Tuesday versus the Predators. He's had multiple shoulder surgeries in his young career and could miss the remainder of the season. Norris has picked up 16 goals and 30 points in 50 games this season.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Facing extended absence
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Norris will be out for an extended period due to his upper-body injury, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
It appears the results of the MRI Norris underwent Wednesday weren't favorable. With Norris, who's notched 16 goals and 30 points through 50 contests this season, expected to be sidelined longer term, it wouldn't be surprising to see him land on injured reserve in the coming days. The Senators will presumably need to promote a forward from the minors to fill in while Norris is on the shelf.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Undergoes MRI
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Norris (upper body) is awaiting the results of an MRI conducted Wednesday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
Norris has dealt with several shoulder injuries throughout his career and there is concern that this latest problem could be related. In his last 10 outings, the 24-year-old has generated four goals on 16 shots and two assists, including two power-play helpers. If Norris does miss any time, he figures to be replaced in the lineup by Rourke Chartier, who is currently plying his trade in the minors.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Sustains upper-body injury
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Norris (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Predators.
Norris crashed hard into the net in the second period, and based on where he hit it, there's concern for his surgically-repaired shoulder. The center has four points over his last four games, but it's unclear if he'll be good to go for Friday's home game versus the Coyotes.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Big game snaps long goal drought
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Norris scored twice Thursday in a 4-1 win over Dallas.
Norris had just one goal in his previous 20 games. He put the Sens up 1-0 early in the first period by muscling his way to inside position on Derrick Pouliot and redirecting Drake Batherson's point shot. Norris then scored the winner five-hole early in the second after blowing past Miro Heiskanen and skating into a dish from Batherson. Norris has struggled to find his game this season after missing all but eight games in 2022-23, but Thursday, he looked every bit the 35-goal guy he was in 2021-22. Maybe it simply took him this long to get his game back. If so, Norris could be a proverbial home-run smash off the wire.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Assist in return from injury
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Norris (upper body) got an assist Saturday in a 2-1 overtime loss to Winnipeg.
Norris saw 20:04 in ice time in his return after missing four contests. It was nice to see him get on the scoresheet -- it was his first point since the December break (eight games played) despite putting up 20 shots. Norris had been on a five-game goal streak (seven points) heading into that break, but it's been hard for him to find consistency this season. However, with Shane Pinto (suspension) returning Sunday, the Sens will have their top three centers on the ice for the first time in a year (Jan. 21, 2023). Norris may see greater offensive opportunity in a better-balanced lineup.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Good to go Saturday
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Norris (upper body) is expected to return Saturday against Winnipeg, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Norris had missed Ottawa's last four games with an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old center is expected to return to the Senators' third line, with Ridly Greig continuing to man the top unit. Norris has 12 goals and 20 points through 33 games this season.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Still unavailable
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Norris (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Colorado, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Norris will miss his third straight contest. He has provided 12 goals, 20 points, 87 shots on net and 33 hits over 33 games this season. Ridly Greig is slated to center the top line again Tuesday in Norris' absence.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Sidelined versus Sabres
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Norris will be unavailable against Buffalo on Thursday due to an upper-body injury, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Norris is currently mired in a seven-game pointless streak despite registering 16 shots on net over that stretch. With the 24-year-old center on the shelf, Tim Stutzle will move up to the first power-play unit. In terms of the full lineup, Ottawa will either need to bring a forward up from the minors or roll with seven defensemen Thursday. Norris will be reevaluated ahead of Saturday's clash with San Jose.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Tallies on power play
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Norris scored a power-play goal on three shots, blocked two shots and went minus-2 in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche.
Norris has tallied in four straight games and six of his last eight. This was also his third outing in a row with a power-play marker. The 24-year-old center is up to 11 goals, 18 points (nine on the power play), 68 shots, 29 hits and a minus-4 rating through 25 outings. Fantasy managers likely hadn't given him much thought prior to December, but he should be working his way onto more rosters with his recent performance.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Reaches 10-goal mark
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Norris scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Coyotes.
Norris put the Senators ahead 2-0 in the first period. He's scored in three straight games and has seven points, including five goals over his last eight contests. The center is up to 10 tallies, 17 points (eight on the power play), 65 shots on net, 29 hits and a minus-2 rating through 24 appearances this season.
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Senators' Josh Norris: Two points in Thursday's win
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Norris scored a goal and added an assist in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings.
After helping to set up a Jake Sanderson tally midway through the first period, Norris gave the Senators a 4-0 lead just 78 seconds into the second period by finishing a give-and-go with Vladimir Tarasenko. It was Norris' second multi-point performance in 11 games after a slightly delayed start to the season while he completed his recovery from shoulder surgery, but the 24-year-old's looked 100 percent healthy since getting on the ice with five goals and nine points.