5 Days Ottawa Senators Comment

The Senators realize shutting down the Penguins' top offensive players is easier said than done.

The key is to play smart and controlled. "People need to know when you're playing against great players, it's not always easy to be physical," Marc Methot said. "They're good for a reason. They don't put themselves in vulnerable positions where they'll get hit. It's going to be tough. The biggest thing is to stay tight in our own end and not get running around in our own end where they thrive."

16 Days Ottawa Senators Comment

Marc Methot scored and assisted in Ottawa's Game 1 win.

He used a nice Milan Michalek screen to score the team's third goal. It was Methot's first two playoff points. He's unlikely to contribute much more an offensive capacity in this series as he had just 11 points all season.

2 Months Ottawa Senators Comment

Marc Methot returned to action on Saturday March 23.

Methot did not play on Thursday because of a knee injury, but he is on the ice for warmups which would suggest that he will be back in the lineup today.

2 Months Ottawa Senators Comment

Marc Methot (sprained right knee) was unable to play Thursday but is considered probable for Saturday's game.

Methot tried to test the knee during Thursday's morning skate but it wasn't strong enough to justify playing against the Bruins. Coach Paul MacLean seems optimistic about Methot's chances of getting back in the lineup Saturday night. Owners will want to check back after Saturday's morning skate for official word.

Methot left Tuesday's game with a knee injury. He will be kept out of tonight's game, but could return this weekend. He hasn't recorded a point in his last eight games, he is not fantasy relevant. Mike Lundin will replaced Methot on the Senators blueline.

2 Months Ottawa Senators Comment

Marc Methot has "a chance" of playing Thursday despite suffering what is believed to be a sprained right knee ligament on Tuesday against the Islanders.

"(Methot) saw the trainers today and had treatment and we'll see how he is (Thursday)," said coach Paul MacLean Wednesday. "If he's good to go or not, we won't know until Thursday." If he can't play then it's expected that Mike Lundin will return to the lineup in his place.

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