Matthew Murray
G SEA
Mon 11/1/21 12:34 PM

Murray (head) will get the starting nod on the road against the Blackhawks on Monday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports. Additionally, the netminder has been activated off injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
EDGE Analysis
In two appearances this season, Murray has posted a 1.61 GAA but was only to complete one of the two games. The 27-year-old netminder should reclaim his place as the No. 1 option between the pipes moving forward. Given his inability to stay healthy, fantasy players may want to consider alternative netminding options until Murray can prove otherwise.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Mon 10/25/21 11:18 AM

Murray (head) will travel with the Senators for their upcoming three-game road trip, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray is not expected to play in the team's next two games but could be an option during the team's back-to-back against the Blackhawks and Wild on Monday and Tuesday, respectively.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Sun 10/24/21 12:33 PM

Murray (head/neck) will be placed on injured reserve Sunday, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
EDGE Analysis
Given the designation, Murray will miss at least the team's next two games (Monday vs. Washington, Friday at Dallas), but no timetable has been given beyond that. It's important to note that, although Murray was inadvertently kneed in the head by the Rangers' Chris Kreider after a goal Saturday, head coach D.J. Smith hasn't confirmed that Murray suffered a concussion. Filip Gustavsson was called up from AHL Belleville to serve as the No. 2 behind Anton Forsberg while Murray is out.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Sat 10/23/21 3:52 PM

Murray left Saturday's game against the Rangers with an apparent head injury, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
New York's Chris Kreider hit Murray in the head with his knee after scoring a power-play goal with 4:16 remaining in the game. Murray departed immediately and was seen pointing to his head on the bench. He stopped 21 of 22 shots, and an update on his status was not immediately provided after the game.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Sat 10/23/21 12:45 PM

Murray will guard the home cage during Saturday's matchup with the Rangers, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray was solid in his season debut Thursday against San Jose, turning aside 22 of 24 shots, but he ultimately came away with a loss due to a lack of goal support from his teammates. The 27-year-old netminder will try to secure his first win of the season in a home matchup with a Rangers team that's off to a hot 3-1-1 start.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Fri 10/22/21 9:23 AM

Murray allowed two goals on 24 shots in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
The Senators tilted the ice away from Murray in his season debut, out-shooting the Sharks 31-24 and giving him a 1-0 lead to protect, but San Jose got a pair of pucks past Murray in the second period and held on in the third. Murray's still the go-to guy in Ottawa's net, but it's worth noting that Anton Forsberg posted an impressive .935 save percentage in two starts while Murray was sidelined by an illness, and goalie of the future Filip Gustavsson won a sport start as well. Should Murray falter like he did last season (3.38 GAA, .893 save percentage), he could get leapfrogged in the goalie pecking order for a Senators team that's hoping to be significantly more competitive in 2021-22.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Wed 10/20/21 11:45 AM

Murray (illness) will be activated off injured reserve and start between the pipes in Thursday's home matchup with San Jose, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray missed Ottawa's first three games of the campaign with an illness, but he's evidently feeling better and will take over as the Senators' No. 1 netminder moving forward. The 27-year-old netminder, who went 10-13-1 while posting a 3.38 GAA and an .893 save percentage last year, will attempt to start the 2021-22 campaign off with a win over a Sharks squad that's racked up nine goals while going 2-0-0 to start the season.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Fri 10/15/21 5:07 PM

Murray (illness) was placed on injured reserve retroactive to Oct. 12 on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Murray will miss the Senators' next two games at a minimum, as he won't be eligible to be activated off injured reserve until Tuesday. With Murray battling an illness, Anton Forsberg will continue to serve as Ottawa's No. 1 netminder over the weekend.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Thu 10/14/21 12:21 PM

Murray (illness) won't be in the lineup for Thursday's season opener versus Toronto, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray is under the weather, so Anton Forsberg will start versus the Maple Leafs on Thursday with Filip Gustavsson serving as his backup. Murray will be reevaluated prior to Saturday's rematch with Toronto.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Tue 10/12/21 12:51 PM

Murray is dealing with a non-COVID illness and may not be available for Thursday's season opener against the Maple Leafs, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
If Murray's unable to go, Anton Forsberg will get the starting nod versus Toronto. Additional updates regarding Murray's availability should surface prior to puck drop Thursday night.