Methot is dealing with the flu and it will prevent him from suiting up Saturday afternoon against the Flyers, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Senators won't have to dig in their minor-league system for a replacement Saturday, as fellow defenseman Mike Kostka reportedly is set to return from an undisclosed issue. Methot, a rugged shutdown man, should be considered day-to-day with his next chance to suit up for a game coming Tuesday.