Bernard-Docker (ankle) was removed from long-term injured reserve Saturday, per the NHL media site. He did not suit up in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Bernard-Docker is presumably healthy again, but that doesn't guarantee him a spot in the lineup. The 24-year-old defenseman is likely to be stuck competing with Nikolas Matinpalo for a third-pairing spot. Bernard-Docker last played Dec. 28 versus the Jets, though his ankle sprain occurred in a Jan. 6 practice. With Jake Sanderson (neck) and Tyler Kleven (lower body) ailing, Bernard-Docker may be needed to play Monday against the Capitals.

Bernard-Docker (ankle) was transferred to long-term injured reserve Sunday, according to PuckPedia.

EDGE Analysis

Bernard-Docker suffered a high-ankle sprain in practice Jan. 6. In his stead, Nikolas Matinpalo has received consistent playing time. Bernard-Docker will be hard-pressed to earn a spot in the lineup once he returns to full strength -- Nick Jensen (undisclosed) is nearing a return and will most likely round out the club's six blueliners. Bernard-Docker has contributed one goal and three helpers across 25 appearances this campaign.

Bernard-Docker (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.

EDGE Analysis

Bernard-Docker was injured during practice Monday and had to be helped off the ice with a high-ankle sprain. The 24-year-old defenseman was replaced in the lineup by Nikolas Matinpalo on the third unit. Expect Bernard-Docker to be out until after the 4 Nation Face-Off tournament in February. Bernard-Docker had a goal and three assists in 25 appearances with the Senators before his injury.

Bernard-Docker sustained a high-ankle sprain that is expected to keep him out long term, per TSN 1200 Ottawa on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bernard-Docker had to be helped off the ice when he was hurt during Monday's practice, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see it was a significant injury. Considering the 24-year-old blueliner has just four points in 25 games this season and has never even reached the 15-point threshold, his absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Nikolas Matinpalo figures to replace Bernard-Docker in the lineup -- at least until Travis Hamonic (lower body) is ready to return.

Bernard-Docker needed to be helped off the ice at practice Monday and is undergoing further evaluation, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bernard-Docker appeared to be headed for the press box for Tuesday's matchup with Detroit even prior to getting hurt, as Nikolas Matinpalo was skating on the third pairing. Still, if the 24-year-old Bernard-Docker can't play, the Senators may need to call up a player from the minors to at least serve as an emergency depth option.

Bernard-Docker scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Bernard-Docker opened the scoring at 5:07 of the second period. The 24-year-old defenseman has been trusted with more standard third-pairing minutes lately, though his ice time tends to be limited in closer contests. He's at four points, 15 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 16 appearances.

Bernard-Docker recorded an assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Bernard-Docker spent most of November as a healthy scratch, but he's played in four of the last five games. He's getting another look since Artem Zub (broken foot) is out well into December at a minimum. Still, Bernard-Docker is seeing limited ice time on the third pairing and next to nothing for power-play time. He has three assists, 12 shots on net, 19 blocked shots, 11 hits and a plus-1 rating over 13 appearances this season.

Bernard-Docker notched an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

This was Bernard-Docker's second helper through eight outings this season. He continues to see consistent third-pairing usage, and he bounced back with 14:45 of ice time Saturday after seeing just 8:06 in Friday's loss to the Rangers. Bernard-Docker has added eight shots on net, nine hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating this season. His spot in the lineup appears to be safe until Artem Zub (concussion) is cleared to play again, but Bernard-Docker offers minimal upside in fantasy.

Bernard-Docker recorded an assist in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Bernard-Docker has suited up in four straight games and now has his first point of the campaign. The 24-year-old blueliner has added five shots on net, four hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while averaging 14:25 of ice time in a third-pairing role. He's likely to be in the lineup as long as Artem Zub (concussion) is on the shelf.

Bernard-Docker posted an assist to complement three blocked shots in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Bernard-Docker was held without a point through nine NHL contests in February only to snap out of the slump with a primary helper to top-six forward Drake Batherson. Selected in the first round (No. 26 overall) of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Bernard-Docker has the luxury of skating with Thomas Chobot on the second defensive pair, but the former doesn't see action on the power play with his running totals consisting of four goals and eight assists through 49 contests.