Connolly was a scratch for Saturday's game against the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

As were fellow forward Zac Rinaldo and blueliner Joe Morrow, with Connolly an odd man out up front thanks to the lineup return of Brad Marchand. Though Connolly has helpers in two of his last four games, he's gone 17 contests without a goal and overall has compiled a modest 5/9/14 scoring line through 38 tilts.