Anisimov scored a power-play goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov tallied in the final second of a Jujhar Khaira minor penalty in the second period. Anisimov has just three goals in 11 games this season, with injuries plaguing the 31-year-old's season so far. He's produced 21 shots on goal and a minus-8 rating. Anisimov had no fewer than 31 points in a campaign over the last four years, but he'll need to stay healthy to have any chance of reaching that mark in 2019-20.

Anisimov (groin) is in Friday's lineup in Jessi Pierce's NHL.com game preview, suggesting he'll make his return against the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov is expected to center the third line between Tyler Ennis and Connor Brown. He last dressed Nov. 7 and has two goals in seven games this season.

Anisimov (groin) was practicing in a normal jersey Thursday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

There is optimism that Anisimov will be able to return for Friday's game against the Wild after an absence that has lasted nearly three weeks, and his return to practice is an encouraging sign regarding his status. The 31-year-old has totaled two points and two hits over seven games this season.

According to coach D.J. Smith, Anisimov (groin) could be ready to return as soon as this weekend, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov has been sidelined for nearly three weeks due to a groin injury, but the veteran pivot appears to finally be closing in on a return. Once he's given the green light, the 6-foot-4 Russian will return to a bottom-six role and a spot on one of Ottawa's power-play units.

Anisimov will be sidelined for an extended period of time due to a groin injury and has been placed on injured reserve, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov just returned from injured reserve Tuesday after dealing with a lower-body issue, which may have been the same groin problem that will send him to the shelf moving forward. The Senators were rostering 14 forwards even with a healthy Anisimov, so the team won't be forced to make a move to cover his spot.

Anisimov (lower body) has been activated off injured reserve ahead of Tuesday's matchup with the Islanders, per the NHL's official media site.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov's activation all but confirms that he'll return to the lineup against New York. The 31-year-old vet, who's picked up one goal in five games this campaign, is expected to slot into a bottom-six role Tuesday, centering Tyler Ennis and Bobby Ryan on Ottawa's third line.

Coach D.J. Smith said Anisimov (lower body) won't play in Monday's game against the Rangers, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Smith confirmed that Anisimov traveled with the team to New York, but he doesn't have a chance to play until Tuesday's matchup against the Islanders. With Colin White dealing with a long-term hip injury, Anisimov's return can't come soon enough, as the team is rolling out Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Vladislav Namestnikov as its top two centers.

Coach Pierre Dorion said Sunday that Anisimov (lower body) skated Sunday and is expected to join the team in New York ahead of their game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov has missed a total of seven games this season with the lower-body issue, but as evidenced by this news, could be nearing a return as early as Monday. It was announced Sunday that the Senators could be without top-line center Logan Brown (upper body) for multiple games, so Anisimov's return would be a huge lift for the forward group.

Anisimov will be sidelined 1-2 weeks due to a lower-body injury and has been designated for injured reserve.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov previously missed three games as a result of a lower-body issue, but it's unclear whether this is a new problem. In his five outings, the Russian notched one goal, four blocks and one hit while averaging 14:38 of ice time. With Colin White (hip) also on the shelf, the club recalled Logan Brown from the minors.

Anisimov (lower body) had two shots on goal and a plus-1 rating in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

The Russian forward was on the ice for the Senators' lone goal, scored by Vladislav Namestnikov, but he didn't get his name on the scoresheet. Anisimov figures to skate in the bottom-six for now as he works back up to full strength.