Stutzle (upper body) was on the ice for Thursday's practice session and could play either Friday or Saturday against the Red Wings or Canadiens, respectively, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle's return to practice certainly bodes well for the Senators, especially considering Brady Tkachuk (upper body) and Thomas Chabot (undisclosed) were also in attendance. At this point, all signs point to the 22-year-old Stutzle being ready to suit up for Opening Night against the Panthers on Oct. 10. If he can stay healthy this year, the German center should be capable of getting back over the 20-goal threshold after missing that mark last season (18).