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Senators’ Thomas Chabot Leaves With Upper-Body Injury After Hit From StarsColin Blackwell

Ottawa awaits a medical update on its top-pair defenceman following a strong start that included 10 points in 16 games.

Overview

  • The team said Chabot would not return after exiting Tuesday night’s game against Dallas at Canadian Tire Centre.
  • The injury followed a first-period hit from Colin Blackwell near the Stars’ bench, sending Chabot awkwardly into the boards.
  • Chabot briefly took the ice to start the second period, skated a couple of laps, then headed to the dressing room and did not come back.
  • He logged 6:51 across nine shifts before leaving, and the Senators finished the game a player short on the blue line.
  • The severity of the upper-body injury remains unknown as the club awaits further evaluation.