Hensler scored a goal and added two assists in the University of Wisconsin's 6-5 over time win over Ohio State on Saturday.
This was Hensler's best game of the year, getting him up to three goals and four helpers through 11 contests. He had just 12 points in 32 games for the Badgers last year as a freshman, so he's taking a step up on offense, as would be expected. The 19-year-old was selected 23rd overall by the Senators in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. He has long-term upside as a top-four defenseman who can do passable work at a minimum in all three zones.
Jensen (upper body) is expected to play against the Kings on Saturday.
After leaving Thursday's 5-3 win over Boston early due to an injury, it appears Jensen won't miss additional action. He participated in Friday's practice and Saturday's morning skate, paving the way for him to remain in the lineup. Jensen has supplied one goal, three assists, 13 shots on net, 20 blocked shots and 17 hits across 18 appearances this season.
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Senators' Linus Ullmark: Starting Saturday
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Ullmark will defend the home goal versus Los Angeles on Saturday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Ullmark has struggled to start the season, despite his 6-4-4 record. The 32-year-old netminder has a 3.21 GAA and a mediocre .870 save percentage over 14 starts. The Kings are generating 2.94 goals per game, 20th in the NHL this season.
Senators' Brady Tkachuk: Skates Friday, will travel
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Tkachuk (thumb) skated Friday and will join the Senators on their upcoming seven-game road trip, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
Tkachuk suffered a broken thumb versus Nashville on Oct. 13 and will be checked out by doctors soon. The initial timeline for his return was six to eight weeks, and he will hit the six-week mark Nov. 24 when the Senators are in Los Angeles for the third game of their road trip. Tkachuk has three assists in three games this season, and when he returns to action, he will be on the top line and first power-play unit.
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Senators' Shane Pinto: Celebrates new contract with goal
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Pinto scored a goal in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Bruins.
Pinto snapped an eight-game goal drought with a tip-in at the 1:06 mark of the third period. The 25-year-old, who signed a four-year, $30 million contract extension with the Senators on Thursday, also snapped a two-game pointless streak -- just the second time he's gone back-to-back games without a point -- with this goal. He's having an excellent season so far with 15 points in his first 18 appearances.
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Senators' Claude Giroux: Nets PP goal
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Giroux scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Bruins.
Giroux opened the scoring for the Senators with a snap shot at the 1:28 mark of the first period, and he set up Tim Stutzle's empty-netter late in the final frame. Giroux has been putting up solid numbers despite his role on the third line, notching six points (two goals, four assists) in his last five outings while cracking the scoresheet in all but one of those contests. Given his role on the No. 1 power-play unit, it wouldn't be surprising if Giroux remains productive going forward.
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Senators' Dylan Cozens: Two points in win Thursday
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Cozens recorded an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Bruins.
Cozens posted his second multi-point effort over Ottawa's last three games, but the highlight of his performance was the goal scored at the 19:03 mark of the first period. That snap shot ended an eight-game goal drought for the 24-year-old center, who has been struggling of late in terms of scoring production. Despite holding a top-six role, Cozens has only four points (one goal, three assists) over his last eight contests while averaging 17:14 of ice time.
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Senators' Tim Stutzle: Snaps drought with three points
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Stutzle recorded two even-strength goals and a power-play assist in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Bruins.
Stutzle went pointless in the games against Utah (Nov. 9) and Dallas (Nov. 11) but bounced back admirably here, participating in three of the Senators' goals in this win. Stutzle has five multi-point performances over his last 10 games, and while there's still room for improvement in the consistency department, there's no question he's getting the job done as a top-six forward and power-play unit member. He has 14 points (eight goals, six helpers) in that span.
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Senators' Leevi Merilainen: Beaten three times Thursday
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Merilainen stopped 18 of 21 shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Bruins.
Merilainen posted an .857 save percentage, and while that was a step in the wrong direction compared to his recent two outings, it was enough to earn the win thanks to the support provided by the offense. Merilainen has won each of his last three starts, going 3-0-0 with a 2.33 GAA and a .912 save percentage over that span.
Jensen suffered an upper-body injury during Thursday's tilt against Boston and won't return to the game.
Jensen recorded one hit and had a minus-1 rating in 12:02 of ice time before exiting the game. He has a goal and four points in 18 appearances this season, including Thursday's action. If Jensen can't play Saturday versus the Kings, then Ottawa will be down to five healthy defensemen and will need to call someone up from the minors. Thomas Chabot (upper body) is also on the shelf and isn't believed to be close to returning.
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Senators' Thomas Chabot: Set to miss two weeks
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Chabot (upper body) is expected to miss two weeks of action, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports Thursday.
Chabot's timeline isn't set in stone, but he's a little worse off than day-to-day after sustaining an injury Tuesday versus the Stars. The 28-year-old's absence will test the Senators' defensive depth in the short term, but it should give Jordan Spence a chance to prove himself in the lineup.
Senators' Leevi Merilainen: Starting versus Bruins
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Merilainen will occupy the home crease versus Boston on Thursday, according to TSN 1200 Ottawa.
Merilainen is 2-1-0 this season, allowing 11 goals on 85 shots. He was less than stellar in his first game of the season, giving up seven goals on 26 shots, but he has turned things around in his last two starts, winning both while allowing four goals on 59 shots over those games. The Bruins have won seven straight games and are sixth in NHL scoring, generating 3.39 goals per game.
Pinto inked a four-year, $30 million contract extension with Ottawa on Thursday.
Pinto will be making double his current AAV ($3.75 million) on this next deal when it kicks in for the 2026-27 campaign. It's been a strong start to the season for the 25-year-old center, as he has racked up eight goals and six helpers in 17 contests -- though he has yet to register a point with the man advantage despite averaging 2:14 of power-play ice time.
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Senators' Stephen Halliday: Racks up three assists for AHL team
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Halliday notched three assists in AHL Belleville's 6-4 win over Rochester on Wednesday.
Halliday has been a big playmaker for Belleville this season with one goal and 13 helpers over 13 appearances. He was assist-heavy last year as well, posting 19 goals and 32 assists over 71 regular-season contests in his first professional season. The 23-year-old forward has yet to make his NHL debut, but he could be in the mix for a call-up later in the year if he continues dishing out helpers at a high rate.
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Senators' Arthur Kaliyev: Nets pair of goals in AHL win
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Kaliyev scored twice in AHL Belleville's 6-4 win over Rochester on Wednesday.
Kaliyev has continued to score at a high level lately with six goals and an assist over his last seven games. He had a brief stint in the NHL in October, appearing in two games, but he should stay in the mix for a call-up with his strong performances at the AHL level. He's at 10 points through 11 AHL contests overall.
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Senators' Thomas Chabot: Unavailable for Thursday
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Chabot (upper body) is undergoing further testing and will miss at least Thursday's game against Boston, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports Wednesday.
Chabot left Tuesday's 3-2 overtime loss to Dallas because of the injury. He has two goals and 10 points in 17 appearances this season. Chabot's injury should result in Nikolas Matinpalo drawing into the lineup after spending Ottawa's past three games as a healthy scratch.
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