Stutzle (upper body) won't be in the lineup Saturday versus New Jersey, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle will miss his first game of the season. He had 39 goals and 51 assists in 78 games last season, but this year, he has slipped to 18 goals and 70 points through 75 contests. The Senators recalled Bokondji Imama to give them 12 healthy forwards. Look for Ridly Greig to occupy a top-six spot in the lineup due to Stutzle's absence.