Stutzle (shoulder) could return Thursday against Washington or Friday versus Detroit, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle will miss a fourth straight game Tuesday against Winnipeg, but it appears his absence should come to an end sooner rather than later. Once given the green light, look for Stutzle to return to his featured role skating on the top line and No. 1 power-play unit.

Stutzle (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle was given a one-week timeline to return from a shoulder injury he sustained Monday. This move frees up a roster spot for the Senators, who called up Jake Lucchini to take Stutzle's place with the big club.

Stutzle is expected to be out of action for at least a week due to a shoulder injury, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle reportedly didn't suffer any structural damage to his shoulder, so fantasy players shouldn't be too concerned about a long-term absence. Without the young center in the lineup, Derick Brassard is set to be elevated into a first-line role with Brady Tkachuk and Claude Giroux while Jake Lucchini will make his NHL debut. Prior to getting hurt, Stutzle was stuck in a mini-slump, going three straight games without a point and four contests without a goal.

Stutzle (upper body) is scheduled to undergo further testing Tuesday, Ian Mendes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach D.J. Smith expects to have an update on Stutzle's status Wednesday. The Senators forward was injured in the first period of Monday's game against Anaheim after he was hit by Ducks forward Brett Leason. Stutzle has accumulated 10 goals and 27 points in 28 games this season.

Stutzle (upper body) will not return to Monday's game against Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle saw just 2:59 of ice time before exiting the game. The 20-year-old forward has 10 goals and 27 points through 28 games this season. An update on his status should be available before Wednesday's matchup with Montreal.

Stutzle picked up a pair of assists, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle earned the primary helper on Drake Batherson's power-play tally in the first period before setting up Thomas Chabot on the man advantage in the third. With Tuesday's two-point game, Stutzle extended his point streak to three games while posting 10 points (four goals, six assists) in his last seven contests. The 20-year-old forward is on pace to top his 58-point mark from last season with 10 goals and 17 assists through 25 games.

Stutzle potted his ninth goal of the season as Ottawa defeated the Rangers 3-2 in overtime Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle has been great in his third NHL season, having racked up 23 points through 23 games. Stutzle had a season-high seven shots on goal Friday, giving him 55 on the season.

Stutzle notched two assists, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-2 overtime win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle's second assist was a huge one -- he launched a backhand stretch pass to Claude Giroux behind the Kings' defense for the game-winning goal 20 seconds into overtime. With two goals and three helpers in his last four games, Stutzle's offense is humming along. He's posted eight tallies, 14 helpers, 45 shots on net, 38 hits and a minus-6 rating in 21 contests. Now in his third season, it's not surprising for the third overall pick from 2020 to be challenging for a point-per-game pace.

Stutzle picked up his eighth goal of the season in a 5-1 win over Anaheim on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle is showing why he was drafted third overall in 2020, as the 20-year-old has 20 points in 20 games. Stutzle saw 7:07 of action on the power play to lead the Senators on Friday, and his 18:57 of ice time led all Ottawa forwards.

Stutzle logged a power-play assist, five hits, two PIM and a minus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Stutzle had the secondary helper on Jake Sanderson's first career tally. Over his last 10 games, Stutzle has produced six goals and seven assists, including five power-play points. The 20-year-old continues to set the tone both with offense and physical play -- he's at seven goals, 12 helpers, 41 shots on net, 37 hits and 14 PIM through 19 appearances this season, though his minus-8 rating is a drag on an otherwise impressive stat line.