Updating an earlier report, Simmonds (illness) was able to participate in morning skate Tuesday, ahead of a home game against the Senators, Dave Isaac of the Courier-Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmonds was back out on the ice after missing practice Monday due to an illness. This bodes well for his chances of lacing up against the Senators in the evening's contest, but to avoid a potential goose egg, those with stock in the power forward will want to see him take warm-ups before activating him.