Murray is expected to be placed on waivers by Ottawa on Saturday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murray is in the second season of his four-year, $25 million deal that he signed with the Senators. Over the last two seasons, he's registered an .892 save percentage and a 3.35 GAA through 33 appearances. Assuming he is officially placed on waivers Saturday, Ottawa will likely use Filip Gustavsson and Anton Forsberg in goal for the rest of the season.

Murray surrendered four goals on 27 shots in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks. The last two goals were empty-netters.

EDGE Analysis

Murray briefly had a 3-2 lead to protect late in the second period, but he allowed a power-play goal to Nick Bonino. The Sharks took control in the third, sending Murray to his fifth loss in six appearances. The 27-year-old has struggled to a 3.26 GAA and an .890 save percentage this year, and he's arguably been outplayed by Filip Gustavsson. The Senators have three goalies on the active roster, but none of them have seized control of the No. 1 job, so Murray will likely still see semi-regular playing time.

Murray will get the starting nod versus San Jose on the road Wednesday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

EDGE Analysis

Murray will be making his first appearance on the ice since Nov. 9 versus Boston. While the netminder's stint in the COVID-19 protocols certainly factored into his extended layoff, the fact that he is winless in five games this year no doubt was a consideration as well. If the Thunder Bay native continues to struggle, he could see Filip Gustavsson supplant him as the No. 1 option.

Murray was activated off the NHL's COVID-19 protocols list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Murray will be eligible to play Monday against the Avalanche, but at this point is isn't clear if he'll get the starting nod versus Colorado. Murray's gone 0-4-0 while posting a sub-par 3.10 GAA and .897 save percentage through five games this campaign.

Murray entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Senators now have eight players in the league's virus protocols. If Murray experiences symptoms, he'll have to remain away from the team for a minimum of 10 days. Filip Gustavsson and Anton Forsberg will take over as Ottawa's top-two netminders until Murray is cleared to return.

Murray made 33 saves in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

The netminder made some big stops just to keep the final result as close as it was, but the Sens couldn't find an equalizer. Murray remains winless on the season at 0-4-0 with a 3.10 GAA and .897 save percentage through five appearances.

Murray will be stationed between the pipes for Tuesday's tilt in Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Murray has been crushed for nine goals on 63 shots over his last two outings. On the year, he's gone 0-3-0 with a 3.10 GAA and a .891 save percentage in four appearances. The 27-year-old allowed five goals in his lone road start this season.

Murray turned aside 28 of 32 shots in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Tampa Bay's final goal was scored into an empty net. Murray kept things close through two periods but the Bolts finally pulled away in the third, dropping his record to 0-3-0. The 27-year-old has yet to reclaim the No. 1 job in Ottawa as Filip Gustavsson was in the crease the prior two games, and Murray's 3.10 GAA and .891 save percentage aren't making a compelling case for the spot.

Murray will be TSN 1200 Ottawa for Saturday's game against the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Murray has a 2.79 GAA and .897 save percentage through three games this season, although he has yet to face an opponent as formidable as Tampa Bay.

Murray (head) gave up five goals on 31 shots in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Murray had a favorable start against a previously winless Blackhawks team, but a hat trick from Patrick Kane and two goals by Brandon Hagel spoiled the goalie's return. Through three appearances, Murray has allowed eight goals on 78 shots while posting a 0-2-0 record. He projects to take on the No. 1 job now that he's healthy, but Anton Forsberg or Filip Gustavsson could step in should Murray struggle.