Anisimov (lower body) will play in Monday's contest against the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov missed the last three games and hasn't suited up since Oct. 12. He scored one goal with a minus-6 rating in four games this season. The 31-year-old forward will jump into a bottom-six role.

Coach D.J. Smith said Anisimov (lower body) is a game-time decision for Monday's matchup against the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

While Smith leaves the door open for Anisimov's return, he also said Mikkel Boedker will slot into the lineup, so it's tough to see where Anisimov would fit in. Nevertheless, the final verdict on his status should be revealed when the Senators take warmups at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Anisimov (lower body) won't play Saturday versus the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov will miss his third game with a lower-body injury. The Senators' forward had a shot to face the Coyotes, but the team ultimately decided it wasn't worth the risk and decided to hold him out. Anisimov will now target Monday's game in Dallas for a return. He has a goal in four games this season but is a minus-6.

Anisimov (lower body) isn't expected to play Thursday against Vegas, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov will miss a second straight game, and at this point it's impossible to predict when he might be ready to return, as the Senators have yet to release an expected timetable for his recovery. Jordan Szwarz will continue to fill in on the fourth line until Anisimov is cleared to rejoin the lineup.

Anisimov (lower body) won't play in Monday's game against the Wild, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jordan Szwarz will enter the lineup to provide depth while Chris Tierney and Jean-Gabriel Pageau will center the second and third lines, respectively. Anisimov will look to return Thursday against the Golden Knights.

Anisimov (lower body) is a game-time call for Monday's game against the Wild, Brent Wallace of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initially deemed unlikely to play, coach D.J. Smith shed more optimism on Anisimov's chances of suiting up. The Senators recalled Nick Paul and Jordan Szwarz from AHL Belleville to add depth while Mikkel Boedker is expected to center a middle-six line in his place.

Anisimov (lower body) isn't expected to play in Monday's game against the Wild, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Senators tipped their hand that Anisimov would likely be unavailable Monday when they recalled forwards Jordan Szwarz and Nick Paul from AHL Belleville earlier in the day. For the moment, Anisimov is being viewed as day-to-day and could be ready to go for Thursday's contest versus Vegas.

Anisimov suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday's game against the Lightning and won't return.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov will likely be evaluated following the game to see if he has a chance to play Monday versus the Wild. He's had a bumpy start to the year with just one goal and a minus-6 rating over four games.

The Blackhawks traded Anisimov to the Senators in exchange for Zack Smith on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Both players involved in this deal are signed through 2020-21, but Anisimov carries a cap hit of $4.55 million on an annual basis, whereas Smith's cap hit is somewhat more reasonable at $3.25 million, so this appears to be a financially motivated move for Chicago, particularly when considering Anisimov has been significantly more productive than Smith over the past two seasons. The Russian pivot will likely slot into a middle-six role for the Senators in 2019-20, and should be able to put up 15-plus goals and at least 30 points for a fifth consecutive season.

Anisimov generated an assist and four shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Anisimov is up to 36 points (14 goals, 22 helpers) in 74 games this season, as well as 134 shots. Unfortunately, he's only picked up four points on the man advantage after taking 12 power-play points last year.