Methot, who was placed on IR on Monday is battling a back/hip injury that will keep him out for the start of the season. He is also in an on-going contract dispute with the Senators as they try to lock him up past next season. The most recent deal was a four-year, $18.4 million dollar offer that was rejected by Methot's camp.

Methot declared himself ready for Thursday's game but he was held out of the contest. He missed a total of two games, but will play vs. the Hurricanes tomorrow.

Methot will miss his second straight game with an undisclosed injury. Methot said that he feels like he can play tonight, but it is a coach's decision that he is out. The Senators played well on Tuesday, if it's not broken, why fix it?

Methot missed the last four games with the flu but will check back into the lineup tonight vs. Florida. He has two goals, five assists and a minus-7 rating through 31 games.

Cody Ceci is also skating this morning, so Methot may not be good-to-go, but we will find out following the morning skate. He has two goals and five assists with a minus-7 rating in 31 games.

Methot will miss his third straight game with an flu. Rookie Cody Ceci will remain in the lineup.

Despite being paired with Erik Karlsson, Methot is not a good fantasy option. He has two goals and five assists with a minus-7 rating in 31 games. Cody Ceci, who was recalled this morning will make his NHL debut with Methot out.

Jared Cowen draws into the lineup on defense with Methot out. He should be back on Tuesday vs. Florida.

Methot did not play on Thursday because of a knee injury, but he is on the ice for warmups which would suggest that he will be back in the lineup today.

Methot left Tuesday's game with a knee injury. He will be kept out of tonight's game, but could return this weekend. He hasn't recorded a point in his last eight games, he is not fantasy relevant. Mike Lundin will replaced Methot on the Senators blueline.