Zub (upper body) is questionable ahead of Thursday's clash with Los Angeles, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zub looks close to returning from a four-game absence due to his upper-body injury, though he hasn't been officially confirmed as playing Thursday. Prior to getting hurt, the blueliner was rolling offensively with three points in four games while averaging 17:57 of ice time. Even with Zub back in the lineup, Ottawa is still thin on defense with Erik Brannstrom (concussion) and Thomas Chabot (hand) both sidelined.

Zub (upper body) didn't accompany his teammates for the start of the Senators' two-game road trip, which begins Thursday against the Islanders, Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.

EDGE Analysis

It looks like Zub will miss at least two more games with the upper-body injury he suffered Oct. 18 versus Washington. Jacob Bernard-Docker will likely continue to occupy a bottom-pairing role until Zub, who's picked up a goal and two assists through four games this season, is ready to return.

Zub (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Buffalo, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Zub, who will miss a second straight contest, could be a possibility to return Thursday versus the Islanders because he is feeling better. The 28-year-old blueliner has generated one goal, two assists, nine blocked shots and eight hits through four appearances this season. Jacob Bernard-Docker has been filling in during Zub's absence.

Zub (upper body) will not be available Saturday versus Detroit, per Ian Mendes of The Athletic.

EDGE Analysis

The Senators will need to recall a defenseman as they are down to five blueliners without Zub in the lineup. He has a goal and two assists in four games, after picking up three goals and 10 points in 53 contests last season. The Senators consider Zub day-to-day.

Zub (upper body) left Wednesday's game versus the Capitals in the third period, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zub was bloodied by an Alex Ovechkin shot. Head coach DJ Smith didn't provide an update on Zub's status following the contest, leaving the defenseman in the day-to-day category ahead of Saturday's game against the Red Wings. Prior to his exit, he scored his first goal of the season, giving him three points through four contests. The cap-strapped Senators do not currently have an extra defenseman on the roster.

Zub registered an assist in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Zub has recorded just one shot on goal through the first three games of the season but still managed to record a pair of helpers. Considering the Russian blueliner managed just 10 points in 53 contests last season, this recent run of offensive form is unlikely to last too long. He's also produced eight hits and seven blocked shots.

Zub delivered an assist to complement a plus-4 rating in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

This was easily one of the best games for Zub all season, as he put an end to a 20-game point drought and was quite efficient in the high-scoring affair. The physical defenseman has three goals, seven assists, 63 blocked shots and 125 hits with two games to go.

Zub recorded a pair of assists in Monday's 6-2 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Zub set up Brady Tkachuk's tally in the second period before adding a second helper on Thomas Chabot's goal in the final frame. Zub had logged just one point in his previous eight games since returning from an eight-game IR stint. The 27-year-old blueliner has three goals and six assists through 30 games this season. Zub is typically relied on to play a stay-at-home role alongside the more offensive-minded Chabot on Ottawa's top defensive pairing.

Zub (lower body) was taken off the injured reserve list Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Zub hasn't played since Jan. 14 because of the injury. He has three goals and six points in 21 contests this season. The Senators won't play again until Feb. 11 against Edmonton, and it seems Zub will be available for that contest. That might lead to Nikita Zaitsev serving as a healthy scratch after being in the lineup for four straight games.

Zub (lower body) is expected to return after the All-Star break, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Zub, who has been out since Jan. 14, won't be available to play Tuesday versus Montreal despite taking part in Monday's practice. He has accounted for six points, 22 shots on net, 23 blocks and 67 hits in 21 games this season. Ottawa returns to action Feb. 11 against Edmonton following the break.