Methot (back) is expected to play Thursday versus the Kings, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 reports. After returning from IR last Thursday, Methot suited up for two games before taking off Sunday's tilt with the Canucks. The defenseman suggested the rest was more for maintenance purposes after the Senators had played three games in four days. With three days off to prepare for Thursday's tilt, Methot should be refreshed and ready to go.