Before the injury, Zub had been enjoying a career season offensively (two goals and 11 points in 26 games) while remaining stingy defensively (career-high 55.53 per cent on-ice expected goals-for percentage despite a career-low 35 per cent offensive zone start rate).

The Ottawa Senators added another name to their injury list Thursday when Shane Pinto was forced to leave in the first period of a 4-2 loss to the New York Rangers due to a lower-body injury.

Based on Shane Pinto's scoring, versatility and locker room presence, a serious injury would be a major setback for the Senators.