Matt Carkner will likely be suspended for his attack on Ranger forward Brian Boyle. NHL sheriff Brendan Shanahan will be reviewing the altercation and will likely render a decision by Sunday night. Carkner jumped Boyle and sucker punched him during the first period of Saturday's game. The attack seemed to be premeditated in retribution for actions taken against Senators' prized defenseman Erik Karlsson. As soon as Shanny releases a statement we will get it to you.

Matt Carkner (lower body) declared himself fit to play after Wednesday's practice, but he'll be a healthy scratch in Thursday's playoff opener. Joining him in the press box will be forwards Bobby Butler, Zenon Konopka and Rob Klinkhammer.

Matt Carkner missed a second straight practice with what coach Paul MacLean said is a lower body injury. Carkner did not play in the final regular season game Saturday, though he played in the three games leading to that date. Carkner had knee surgery in September and returned to the Sens in December. He played only 29 games.

Matt Carkner suited up in Saturday's contest versus Pittsburgh, but he was used sparingly in Ottawa's 8-4 triumph. It marked his first game since Feb. 25 and Matt Gilroy was made the odd man out to allow for his return. Carkner has skated in 25 games this season, while recording two points and 29 penalty minutes.

Defenseman Matt Carkner got a fighting major in Ottawa's 2-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets Monday night. Carkner has value as a penalty-minute producer but that's about it. He should be considered as a desperate play for an owner looking for PIM's.

Matt Carkner scored his first goal of the season in Ottawa's 3-2 shootout victory. Chris Neil scored the Senators' other goal in regulation. Erik Condra got his seventh and eighth assists of the 2011-12 campaign. Bobby Butler netted the deciding goal in the shootout.

Look for Matt Carkner to make his season debut on Saturday. Carkner underwent knee surgery on October 2nd. He recently completed a three-game conditioning stint with the AHL Binghamton Senators.

Matt Carkner has completed his AHL conditioning stint. Carkner underwent knee surgery on October 2nd and hasn't played in an NHL game this season as a result. He'll probably make his debut on Saturday. During his conditioning stint, Carkner had a point and 11 PIM in three contests.

Ottawa has assigned Matt Carkner to the minors on a conditioning stint following his recovery from knee surgery in September. He hasn't played yet this season as a result of the procedure. Carkner ended up with seven points and 136 penalty minutes in 50 games last season.

Matt Carkner (knee) will accompany Ottawa on their road trip through Western Canada this week. He also practiced with the team as he continues to recover from knee surgery, but coach Paul MacLean doesn't expect him to play. Carkner has value as a penalty-minute producer when he returns, but it's uncertain when that time will come.