Jake Sanderson - NHL News & Rumors

Battling lower-body issue Sanderson departed Saturday's game versus the Maple Leafs due to a lower-body injury, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sanderson is set for further evaluation Sunday. The defenseman was never seemingly fully healthy after dealing with the injury throughout the preseason, but this is the first time the Senators have put a label on the issue. His status for Monday's game in Boston remains up in the air.

30 MINS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Exits Saturday's game Sanderson (undisclosed) exited Saturday's game against Toronto and won't return to the contest.

Impact Sanderson was questionable for Saturday's tilt, and he ultimately logged just 4:29 of ice time before his night was done. The 24-year-old appeared to aggravate an injury, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, so Sanderson's exit might be related to his previous issue.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sanderson (undisclosed) will play against Toronto on Saturday, per Jackson Starr of the Senators' official site.

Impact Sanderson had been dealing with an undisclosed injury, but he will be in the lineup for the start of the 2026-27 campaign. He registered 14 goals, 54 points, 147 shots on net and 128 blocked shots over 67 appearances for Ottawa during the 2025-26 regular season. Sanderson is expected to skate on the top pairing and work on the first power-play unit in Saturday's contest.

10 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sanderson Back at Practice as Sens Get Set For Toronto | Ottawa Senators The Sens held practice before the trip to Toronto for the season opener. With Jake Sanderson back on the ice in a regular jersey, Jackson St...

1 DAY AGO • NHL.COM

Could return Saturday Sanderson (undisclosed) might be available for Saturday's clash with the Maple Leafs after returning to practice Friday, Graeme Nichols of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Sanderson appears to be trending in the right direction after missing several days of practice. The fact that the Senators sent Hoyt Stanley down to the minors also seems to indicate that Sanderson will be ready to suit up. If given the all-clear, the blueliner should take his spot on the top power-play unit.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Sanderson (undisclosed) wasn't on the ice for Wednesday's practice, per Julian McKenzie of The Athletic.

Impact Sanderson left Saturday's preseason game against Montreal due to the injury. Although the significance of his injury has been downplayed, Sanderson hasn't practiced since, and the earliest he could potentially return to the ice is Friday's morning skate. At this point, his status for Ottawa's season opener in Toronto on Saturday is unclear.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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5 DAYS AGO • NHL.COM

Expected to be fine Sanderson (undisclosed) is fine despite sitting out Monday's practice, Wayne Scanlan of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Sanderson is expected to participate in Tuesday's on-ice session. He left Saturday's 4-3 preseason win over Montreal for precautionary reasons. Assuming he avoids any setbacks, Sanderson should be available for Ottawa's season opener against Toronto on Saturday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game for precautionary reasons Sanderson (undisclosed) didn't complete Saturday's preseason game against Montreal for precautionary reasons.

Impact Ottawa's season opener isn't until next Saturday in Toronto, so Sanderson has plenty of time to recover before he's in danger of missing the game. The 24-year-old blueliner had 14 goals and 54 points in 67 regular-season appearances with the Senators in 2025-26.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Sanderson (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Saturday's home preseason game against the Canadiens, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Impact Sanderson has recovered from his minor issue and will get a final tune-up before the 2026-27 campaign begins. The 24-year-old blueliner generated 14 goals, 54 points, 147 shots on net and 128 blocked shots across 67 appearances during the 2025-26 regular season.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't skate Wednesday Sanderson didn't skate Wednesday due to a minor undisclosed issue, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.

Impact Head coach Travis Green was hesitant to describe the reason for Sanderson's absence from morning skate an injury, so it doesn't appear as though the blueliner is in significant danger of missing time to begin the regular season. However, it seems unlikely that the 24-year-old will suit up for Wednesday's split-squad preseason matchup against Toronto, and his status for Saturday's split-squad exhibition against the Panthers isn't yet clear.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Sanderson Training Camp Media | Ottawa Senators Hear from Sens defenceman Jake Sanderson following day four of training camp.

SEPTEMBER 20 • NHL.COM

"He's a Joy to Coach:" Green Praises Sanderson's Game | Ottawa Senators Wrapping up day 3 of training camp, Travis Green spoke highly of Jake Sanderson as both a player, and a person. Linus Ullmark also provided...

SEPTEMBER 18 • NHL.COM

Good to go Sanderson (concussion) is healthy going into training camp, per Claire Hanna of TSN on Thursday.

Impact Sanderson had 14 goals and 54 points in 67 regular-season appearances with Ottawa in 2025-26. He skated alongside Carter Yakemchuk on Thursday, who might end up being Sanderson's defensive partner to start the 2026-27 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 14 • NHL.COM

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APRIL 30 • NHL.COM

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APRIL 30 • DEADSPIN.COM

Penguins at Flyers and Senators vs. Hurricanes are looking to avoid first-round sweeps

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APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Senators injury update: Jake Sanderson, Artem Zub ruled out for do-or-die playoff clash against Hurricanes The Ottawa Senators are in a massive hole as they are currently 0-3 in the first round of the playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes.

APRIL 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Senators fans react as Taylor Hall gets away for hit Jake Sanderson - "Supplemental discipline in the NHL is a joke" The NHL Department of Player Safety has decided not to impose supplemental discipline on Carolina Hurricanes forward Taylor Hall following his controversial hit on Ottawa Senators...

APRIL 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ruled out for Game 4 Sanderson has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 4 against the Hurricanes due to a concussion, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Impact Sanderson exited Thursday's Game 3 against the Hurricanes due to an apparent head injury, and he'll be unavailable for at least one additional matchup after being diagnosed with a concussion. Head coach Travis Green said Friday that Sanderson is "not doing well," so it's not yet clear whether he'll be able to return later in the Senators' first-round series if the team wins Saturday.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Senators' $64M star reacts to 'big loss' after Jake Sanderson injury Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot did not hide his concern after teammate Jake Sanderson exited Game 3 with an injury. The Senators f...

APRIL 24 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Hurricanes take 3-0 series lead into game 4 against the Senators

The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-0 lead in the series

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Jake Sanderson injury update: Senators D hurt on 'blatant' hit to head Taylor Hall's hit to the head sent Jake Sanderson's helmet flying. Senators coach Travis Green said it was "ridiculous" the hit wasn't revie...

APRIL 24 • USATODAY.COM

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