Stutzle (shoulder) could return Thursday against Washington or Friday versus Detroit, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle will miss a fourth straight game Tuesday against Winnipeg, but it appears his absence should come to an end sooner rather than later. Once given the green light, look for Stutzle to return to his featured role skating on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit.