Norris will be out for an extended period due to his upper-body injury, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears the results of the MRI Norris underwent Wednesday weren't favorable. With Norris, who's notched 16 goals and 30 points through 50 contests this season, expected to be sidelined longer term, it wouldn't be surprising to see him land on injured reserve in the coming days. The Senators will presumably need to promote a forward from the minors to fill in while Norris is on the shelf.

Norris (upper body) is awaiting the results of an MRI conducted Wednesday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris has dealt with several shoulder injuries throughout his career and there is concern that this latest problem could be related. In his last 10 outings, the 24-year-old has generated four goals on 16 shots and two assists, including two power-play helpers. If Norris does miss any time, he figures to be replaced in the lineup by Rourke Chartier, who is currently plying his trade in the minors.

Norris (upper body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Norris crashed hard into the net in the second period, and based on where he hit it, there's concern for his surgically-repaired shoulder. The center has four points over his last four games, but it's unclear if he'll be good to go for Friday's home game versus the Coyotes.

Norris scored twice Thursday in a 4-1 win over Dallas.

EDGE Analysis

He had one goal in his previous 20 games. Norris put the Sens up 1-0 early in the first period by muscling his way to inside position on Derrick Pouliot and redirecting Drake Batherson's point shot. He then scored the winner five-hole early in the second after blowing past Miro Heishanen and skating into a dish from Batherson. Norris has struggled to find his game this season after missing all but eight games in 2022-23, but Thursday, he looked every bit the 35-goal guy he was in 2021-22. Maybe it simply took him this long to get his game back. If so, Norris could be a proverbial home run smash off the wire.

Norris (upper body) got an assist Saturday in a 2-1 overtime loss to Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Norris saw 20:04 in ice time in his return after missing four contests. It was nice to see him get on the scoresheet -- it was his first point since the December break (eight games played) despite putting up 20 shots. Norris had been on a five-game goal streak (seven points) heading into that break, but it's been hard for him to find consistency this season. However, with Shane Pinto (suspension) returning Sunday, the Sens will have their top three centers on the ice for the first time in a year (Jan. 21, 2023). Norris may see greater offensive opportunity in a better-balanced lineup.

Norris (upper body) is expected to return Saturday against Winnipeg, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris had missed Ottawa's last four games with an upper-body injury. The 24-year-old center is expected to return to the Senators' third line, with Ridly Greig continuing to man the top unit. Norris has 12 goals and 20 points through 33 games this season.

Norris (upper body) might be an option to return Saturday versus Winnipeg or Sunday against Philadelphia, coach Jacques Martin told TSN 1200 Ottawa on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Although Norris seems to be getting close to returning, he'll still miss his fourth straight game Thursday versus Montreal. He has 12 goals and 20 points in 33 outings in 2023-24. When Norris is healthy, he might push Zack MacEwen out of the lineup.

Norris (upper body) won't play Tuesday against Colorado, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Norris will miss his third straight contest. He has provided 12 goals, 20 points, 87 shots on net and 33 hits over 33 games this season. Ridly Greig is slated to center the top line again Tuesday in Norris' absence.

Norris (upper body) won't play Saturday against San Jose, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris will have to wait for Tuesday's game against the Avalanche for his next potential opportunity to rejoin the lineup. With Norris unavailable, the Senators are expected to deploy 11 forwards and seven defensemen versus the Sharks.

Norris will be unavailable against Buffalo on Thursday due to an upper-body injury, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Norris is currently mired in a seven-game pointless streak despite registering 16 shots on net over that stretch. With the 24-year-old center on the shelf, Tim Stutzle will move up to the first power-play unit. In terms of the full lineup, Ottawa will either need to bring a forward up from the minors or roll with seven defensemen Thursday. Norris will be reevaluated ahead of Saturday's clash with San Jose.