Look for Jason Spezza (groin) to return on Friday. Spezza missed two games due to the ailment. He has 19 goals and 61 points in 69 games this seasoon.

Jason Spezza won't return from his lower-body injury on Wednesday. Coach Paul MacLean said that Spezza still is "not quite right" after it appeared as though the Senators captain would play against the Islanders. He took part in Wednesday's practice and could be back on the weekend.

Coach Paul MacLean said that Jason Spezza is "probably more realistic for the weekend" to return from a lower-body injury rather than Wednesday's game versus the Islanders. He missed Monday's game due to the ailment after he logged 16:13 of ice time in Sunday's win against Calgary. Defenseman Jared Cowen has the same uncertain timetable surrounding his lower-body injury.

Jason Spezza won't play Monday because of a lower-body injury. He sustained the ailment in Sunday's win over Calgary. Spezza is listed as day-to-day and he could be back in the lineup as early as Wednesday's match against the New York Islanders.

Jason Spezza isn't pleased with the way this season has gone, but he's done all he can on the scoresheet down the stretch. He said that "it seems like it's the most disappointing year that I can remember in my time, so it's been a tough go." The Senators don't look like they'll get a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference after going winless in their past six games and that has been weighing on him. The Ottawa captain has three goals and 10 helpers in his last 10 outings to give him 58 points in 65 matches.

Jason Spezza contributed two assists in Thursday's loss to Tampa Bay. He has 58 points in 64 games this season, with three goals and 10 helpers in nine games this month.

Jason Spezza admitted that it's getting hard for the Senators to stay hopeful. Ottawa has lost five of its last six games and is now seven points back in the playoffs race. With just 15 games left to make up the gap, the odds of Ottawa advancing to the postseason are slim.

Jason Spezza got a goal and a helper as Ottawa suffered a heart-wrenching 5-4 overtime loss to the Canadiens on Saturday night. Spezza has been a point-producing machine lately, with eight points over his last three tilts. In fact, his line that includes Ales Hemsky and Milan Michalek continues to be very formidable. While Michalek (seven penalty minutes) was left off the scoresheet, Hemsky potted a goal in the loss. Clarke MacArthur reached the 20-goal mark and he also had an assist, while Zack Smith netted the other goal. Erik Karlsson recorded two assists.

Keep an eye on Jason Spezza Saturday night. He has had tremendous success against the Canadiens in his career with 60 points in 52 games. Spezza has also clicked with newly-acquired Ales Hemsky, as the two have combined for 12 points in Ottawa's last two games. It all could add up to another dominant performance by Spezza and Hemsky Saturday night in Montreal.

Jason Spezza registered a goal and two assists for Ottawa in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators Monday. Spezza has been rejuvenated by the addition of Ales Hemsky from the Oilers and has recorded six points in his last two games. Hemsky dished out three assists in the defeat and has also amassed a half-dozen points in his last two outings. Jared Cowen and Marc Methot also scored for Ottawa in the loss.