Matthew Murray
G SEA
Thu 1/13/22 1:51 PM

Murray will defend the cage Thursday against Calgary on the road, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
EDGE Analysis
Murray has posted an 0-6-0 record with a 3.67 GAA and an .883 save percentage over seven 2021-22 appearances. Calgary has averaged 3.09 goals and 35.15 shots on goal per game this season. Looking ahead, the Senators face Edmonton on the road Saturday before returning home to face Buffalo on Tuesday. Anton Forsberg will likely remain the number one option at goalie going forward, but Murray could receive a starting nod for Saturday's contest with a win Thursday.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Fri 1/7/22 3:31 PM

Murray and the Senators' game versus the Canucks on Saturday has been postponed.
EDGE Analysis
Saturday's contest was postponed due to Canada's current attendance restrictions, and at this point it isn't clear if Monday's matchup with Edmonton will suffer the same fate.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Mon 1/3/22 2:49 PM

Murray and Ottawa won't play the Kraken on Thursday due to COVID-19 postponements.
EDGE Analysis
Murray and the Senators are expected to resume their season on Saturday at Vancouver. The 27-year-old goaltender, Murray, has posted a 0-5-0 record with a 4.45 GAA and a .867 save percentage since the start of November.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Sat 1/1/22 9:54 PM

Murray stopped 34 of 40 shots Saturday, taking a 6-0 loss against Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
This isn't going to ease the concerns of anyone in Ottawa, as two of Murray's goals allowed came shorthanded on the same Senator power play. The Senators' weak defense isn't giving Murray a lot of help, but the beleaguered netminder isn't doing his part either. Unless you're desperate and he's got a good matchup, he's not a viable fantasy option at the moment.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Sat 1/1/22 3:03 PM

Murray will guard the road cage during Saturday's matchup with the Maple Leafs, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray hasn't started for the Senators since Nov. 24 versus San Jose, when he allowed four goals on 27 shots en route to a 6-3 loss. He'll try to pick up his first win of the year in a tough road matchup with a Toronto team that's 12-4-1 at home this year.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Tue 12/28/21 7:20 PM

Murray and the Senators will not face the Penguins on Friday due to COVID-19 postponements.
EDGE Analysis
Murray likely would've had a chance to face the Penguins, his former team, for the first time in his career due to Anton Forsberg and Filip Gustavsson both landing on the COVID-19 list. The 27-year-old looked solid in two appearances with AHL Belleville, posting a .918 save percentage and a 2.55 GAA. Ottawa's next game is scheduled for Saturday against Toronto.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Tue 12/28/21 9:58 AM

Murray (lower body) was called up from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
With both Filip Gustavsson and Anton Forsberg in the league's COVID-19 protocols, Murray could play in his first NHL action since Nov. 24 versus the Sharks. The two-time Stanley Cup champion has struggled this year, as he is winless in six outings for Ottawa in which he posted a 3.27 GAA. If the Thunder Bay, Ontario native can rediscover his game, he could avoid another stint in the minors, though he's done little to give fantasy players confidence he has turned things around.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Fri 12/10/21 8:53 PM

Murray missed Friday's AHL contest with a lower-body injury.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear how severe Murray's injury is or if it will affect his potential return to the NHL anytime soon. An update on his status could be available in the coming days.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Sun 11/28/21 2:09 PM

Murray cleared waivers and was assigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray was waived Saturday after posting a 3.27 GAA and .890 save percentage while going 0-5 to start the season. It remains to be seen whether he gets another NHL opportunity this year, but the numbers don't inspire much confidence in his ability to become a trustworthy fantasy option.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Sat 11/27/21 2:42 PM

Murray was waived by the Senators on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
News broke Friday that the team was expected to put Murray on waivers, and now the move has been made official. The netminder is in the second season of a four-year, $25 million contract and has struggled immensely in Ottawa, most recently putting up a 3.26 GAA and .890 save percentage in 2021-22. The two-time Stanley Cup winner will likely be reassigned to AHL Belleville if he doesn't get claimed by another team.