| April 15, 2026 |
Sanderson (rest) will remain out Wednesday versus Toronto, per Luke Fox of Sportsnet. - Sanderson is getting his second straight game off ahead of the playoffs. He will finish the 2025-26 regular season with 14 goals and 54 points in 67 appearances. Sanderson will resume his role as a key defender during Ottawa's first-round playoff series against Carolina. |
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| April 12, 2026 |
Sanderson scored a power-play goal on two shots, blocked two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Islanders. - Sanderson is on a four-game point streak, earning three goals and three assists in that span. The Senators' defense is getting closer to full health, getting Sanderson back from an upper-body injury and Thomas Chabot back from a broken forearm in the last week. Sanderson will handle the top duties across the board. He is up to 14 goals, 40 assists, 147 shots on net, 128 blocked shots and a plus-16 rating through 67 appearances this season. |
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| April 10, 2026 |
Sanderson pocketed two assists, one on the power play, in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Panthers. - The 23-year-old blueliner delivered his second straight multi-point effort, helping to set up tallies by Drake Batherson in the first period and Artem Zub in the third. Sanderson has two goals and five points in four games since returning from an upper-body injury, and on the season he has 13 goals and 53 points in just 66 contests, putting him four points away from tying the career-high 57 he recorded in 2024-25, with three games left in the regular season for the Senators. |
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| April 7, 2026 |
Sanderson scored twice Tuesday in a 6-2 win over Tampa Bay. - It was Sanderson's first multigoal game in the NHL, and he set a new career high for goals in a single season with 13. His first goal stood as the winner; his second came on the power play to make the score 5-2. Sanderson returned April 4 after missing 13 games with an upper-body injury. He has two goals, one assist and seven shots in those three games since his return. Overall, Sanderson has 51 points in 65 games this season. |
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| April 6, 2026 |
Sanderson posted an assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Hurricanes. - This was Sanderson's second game back from an upper-body injury, which has been a huge boost to the Senators' blue line. He's back in a top-pairing role, as the team's other defensive injuries eliminated the chance he'd be eased back into action. Sanderson has 11 goals, 49 points, 138 shots on net, 121 blocked shots and a plus-10 rating over 64 outings this season and has a decent chance to earn his second straight 50-point campaign. |
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| April 4, 2026 |
Sanderson (upper body) will be a game-time call versus Minnesota on Saturday, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia. - Sanderson has missed the last 13 games after being injured in Seattle on March 7. The defenseman has 11 goals and 37 assists in 62 appearances this season, including 19 points on the power play. If Sanderson is unable to play, Jorian Donovan, who was recalled Saturday from AHL Belleville, will enter the lineup. |
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| April 2, 2026 |
Sanderson (upper body) was sporting a non-contact jersey ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Sabres, Claire Hanna of TSN reports. - With Sanderson still not cleared for contact, it seems he'll miss his 13th straight game due to his upper-body issue. In his last 13 outings, the 23-year-old blueliner notched one goal and eight assists, including five power-play points, while averaging 23:33 of ice time. |
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| March 30, 2026 |
Sanderson (upper body) will not be available versus Florida on Tuesday, Jackson Starr of the Senators' official site reports. - Sanderson has started skating with the team but won't be in action for Tuesday's contest, his 12th straight game on the shelf due to his upper-body issue. If the 23-year-old blueliner can get back into the lineup soon, he should still be capable of getting over the 50-point threshold for the second straight year and would set a new personal best in goals with one more tally. |
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| March 26, 2026 |
Sanderson (upper body) will travel with the Senators for their upcoming two-game road trip, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports. - Sanderson will remain sidelined for Thursday's game against the Penguins, but he's resumed skating and could be back in action Saturday against the Panthers or Tuesday against the Lightning. Sanderson has been unavailable since early March due to his upper-body injury, but it appears as though he'll see some game action before the end of the regular season. |
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| March 21, 2026 |
Per Claire Hanna of TSN, Sanderson (upper body) has returned to the ice and could be back in action in 7-10 days, according to head coach Travis Green. - Sanderson remains week-to-week, but he has been skating for a few days. He will miss his seventh straight game against Toronto on Saturday, and an exact return date remains unclear. Sanderson has 11 goals and 37 assists, including 19 points on the power play, over 62 contests this season. |
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| March 9, 2026 |
Sanderson (upper body) is week-to-week, Jackson Starr of the Senators' official site reports Monday. - Sanderson sustained the injury in Saturday's 7-4 win over Seattle. He has compiled 11 goals, 48 points, 133 shots on net and 116 blocked shots across 62 appearances this season. With Sanderson unavailable, Nikolas Matinpalo (undisclosed) will return to action from an injury, and Thomas Chabot will receive an increased role in the lineup. |
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| March 7, 2026 |
Sanderson sustained an upper-body injury in Saturday's game versus the Kraken. - Sanderson appeared to be favoring his shoulder after a hit from Brandon Montour. At this point, Sanderson can be considered day-to-day until more information is available. The defenseman is a big part of the Senators' team, so any absence would be damaging for Ottawa and his fantasy managers. |
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| Feb. 4, 2026 |
Sanderson produced a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Carolina. - The blueliner's tally early in the third period tied the game at 3-3, but the Senators' comeback attempt stalled out. Sanderson has been surging toward the Olympic break, racking up three goals and 13 points, including a goal and four assists with the man advantage, in his last 11 games. Tuesday's goal was also his 11th in 56 outings this campaign, tying his career high from the 2024-25 regular season across 80 appearances. |
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| Feb. 1, 2026 |
Sanderson recorded two assists, placed two shots on net and recorded three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over New Jersey. - Sanderson was heavily involved in the third period, as he recorded a power-play assist just 37 seconds into the period before later assisting Shane Pinto's empty-net goal. The pair of helpers brings Sanderson up to 34 assists and 44 points, to go with 114 shots on net and 107 blocked shots across 54 games this season. The 23-year-old blueliner is currently tied for seventh in points among NHL defensemen and hasn't shown any signs of slowing down. With 11 points in his last nine games, he continues to play the premier role on the blue line for the Senators, who have a shot to start soaring up the Eastern Conference standings following the return of goalie Linus Ullmark. Sanderson is on track to shatter his career best of 57 points, which he compiled across 80 regular-season games a year ago, making him a high-level fantasy option in all league formats. |
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| Jan. 18, 2026 |
Sanderson scored a goal, distributed three assists and placed three shots on net in Saturday's 6-5 overtime loss to Montreal. - Sanderson recorded three helpers, including two on the power play, in the second period before lighting the lamp himself in the third to give the Senators a 5-3 lead. His four-point performance brought his season totals up to 10 goals, 29 assists, 101 shots on net and 93 blocks through 47 games this season. The 2025-26 campaign is set to be another steady season of improvement for the 23-year-old blueliner, who is currently on pace for the first 60-plus point campaign of his four-year career. Not only does he rank top 10 in points among defenseman, but he also ranks 20th in blocks. His phenomenal two-way effort gives him elite value on the fantasy blue line. |
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| Jan. 14, 2026 |
Sanderson scored a goal, added an assist and blocked five shots in Wednesday's 8-4 win over the Rangers. - Sanderson saw a seven-game point streak snapped Tuesday versus the Canucks, but he made up for it Wednesday. The defenseman was one of seven Senators to earn multiple points in this blowout win, and it was his first such performance since Dec. 15 in Winnipeg. Sanderson is up to nine goals, 35 points, 98 shots on net, 92 blocks and a plus-5 rating through 46 appearances. He is on pace to top the 60-point mark for the first time in his career. |
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| Jan. 6, 2026 |
Sanderson tallied an assist, fired four shots on net and blocked four shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Red Wings. - Sanderson slid the primary helper on Dylan Cozens' power-play goal in the second period. With the apple, Sanderson is up to 22 assists, 30 points, 86 shots on net and 77 blocks through 41 games this season. He currently has a four-game point streak and is on pace to set a new career high in points at his current scoring rate. The 23-year-old blueliner has also displayed his strong two-way value this season, as he currently ranks among the league's top 25 skaters in blocks. He remains a high-level defensive option across all fantasy formats headed into the second half of the regular season. |
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| Dec. 30, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal in Monday's 4-1 loss to the Blue Jackets. - Sanderson ended a five-game slump with the tally. The 23-year-old defenseman had not had a drought longer than four contests this season prior to his most recent slump. He's now at eight goals, 27 points, 80 shots on net, 66 blocked shots and a plus-5 rating over 38 appearances. He's on track for a career-high in goals, but his numbers are down overall from last year's 57-point effort over 80 regular-season outings. |
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| Dec. 16, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal, tallied an assist and blocked a shot in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over Winnipeg. - Sanderson netted the game-tying goal with less than two minutes remaining in regulation before he picked up a helper on Brady Tkachuk's winning tally in overtime. The pair of points brings Sanderson up to seven goals, 19 assists, 72 shots on net and 59 blocks through 32 games this season. Since Nov. 11, the 23-year-old blueliner has 15 points, 35 shots on net and 32 blocks across 16 games. A very short list of defensemen have better all-around stats than Sanderson during that stretch, which only strengthens his case to represent Team USA in the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina. He is on track to contend for career highs in many major stat categories, giving him elite value in nearly all fantasy formats for the rest of the campaign. |
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| Dec. 5, 2025 |
Sanderson notched two power-play assists in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Rangers. - The 23-year-old blueliner helped set up tallies by Dylan Cozens in the first period and Drake Batherson in the third, but the Senators' offense couldn't get anything going at even strength. Sanderson extended his point streak to five games with the performance, a hot stretch in which he's produced three goals and eight points with 11 shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. |
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| Dec. 3, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens. - Sanderson's tally at 5:48 of the second period stood as the game-winner in this Atlantic Division battle. With three goals and three assists over his last four games, Sanderson's on a bit of a hot streak. The defenseman is up to six goals, 21 points, 56 shots on net, 47 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 26 appearances. He's on pace to best his career-high 11 goals from 2024-25 as he continues to prove himself as one of the better young blueliners in the league. |
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| Nov. 30, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Stars. - Sanderson tied the game at 1-1 in the second period, though the Senators were even for less than a minute before Jason Robertson restored the lead for the Stars. Over his last nine games, Sanderson has two goals and seven assists. For the season, he's at five goals, 20 points, 52 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 25 outings as the Senators' top defenseman. |
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| Nov. 27, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a power-play goal on three shots and added two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Golden Knights. - Sanderson ended his 10-game goal drought with a first-period tally. The 23-year-old blueliner had four assists over that span. Sanderson continues to offer plenty of offense and blocks in a huge role on the Senators' top pairing. He's at four goals, 18 points (eight on the power play), 50 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 23 appearances. A 60-point campaign isn't out of the question if he can remain steady on offense. |
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| Oct. 31, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal on eight shots and blocked three shots in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over the Flames. - Sanderson scored at 17:11 of the third period to tie the game at 3-3, making up for his turnover that led to the Flames' third goal. During his four-game point streak, the defenseman has two goals and four assists, and the eight shots he posted Thursday were easily a season high. The 23-year-old is up to three goals, 11 points, 29 shots on net, 22 blocks and a minus-1 rating across 12 appearances. |
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| Oct. 29, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal in Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Blackhawks. - Sanderson scored Ottawa's first goal at the 4:58 mark of the second period with a wrister, but the Senators wouldn't be able to complete the comeback after allowing three more goals in the final frame. Sanderson remains a valuable contributor on offense for Ottawa despite his blueline role. He's on a run of three straight games with at least one point, tallying one goal and four helpers over that stretch. |
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| Oct. 28, 2025 |
Sanderson delivered three power-play assists in Monday's 7-2 win over the Bruins. - Sanderson has been excellent as a playmaker from the blue line and is up to eight assists on the season, including five power-play helpers. The 23-year-old defenseman has contributed directly to four of Ottawa's last 14 goals, as the Senators' offense is firing on all cylinders after recording seven goals in each of their past two games. |
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| Oct. 16, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Sabres. - The 23-year-old blueliner's first tally of the season gave Ottawa a brief 2-1 lead early in the second period, but Buffalo dominated the rest of the way. Sanderson has had a strong start to his 2025-26 campaign, racking up five points in four games with 12 shots on net, seven blocked shots and a plus-1 rating. |
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| Oct. 10, 2025 |
Sanderson logged two assists, three shots on goal, three hits, three blocked shots and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Lightning. - Sanderson's season is off to a strong start with a multi-point effort. His first assist was on Dylan Cozens' power-play goal in the first period, and he also set up Shane Pinto's go-ahead tally late in the third. Sanderson broke out with 57 points in 80 regular-season games last year, and at 23 years old, he could still have another level to get to in 2025-26. He's not a heavily physical player, but he's blocked at least 139 shots in all three of his NHL seasons so far. |
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| April 26, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal and added an assist Saturday in a 4-3 overtime win over the Maple Leafs in Game 4. - Sanderson fired a wrist shot from the left point that fluttered through traffic and past Anthony Stolarz's glove. It came at 17:42 of the overtime frame. Sanderson, the Sens' top defender in 2024-25, has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games. He became the third-youngest member of the Senators to score a playoff OT goal (22 years, 292 days), behind Martin Havlat (21 years, seven days) and Kyle Turris (22 years, 248 days). The series returns to Toronto on Tuesday, with the Maple Leafs leading 3-1. |
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| April 18, 2025 |
Sanderson logged two power-play assists, two shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Hurricanes. - Sanderson rested in Tuesday's game versus the Blackhawks and then played 28:21 in Thursday's regular-season finale. The 22-year-old defenseman was one of 18 players in the NHL to log at least 30 power-play points this season, which was over half of his total offense. He had 11 goals, 46 assists (including four shorthanded helpers), 195 shots on net, 163 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through a career-high 80 appearances. Sanderson will be the Senators' top overall defenseman in the playoffs, which begin for them with Game 1 on Sunday versus the Maple Leafs. |
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| April 17, 2025 |
Sanderson (rest) will return to the lineup versus Carolina on Thursday. - Sanderson sat out Tuesday against the Blackhawks. He is turning into one of the top offensive blueliners in the NHL, as the 22-year-old has 11 goals and 44 assists, including 28 points on the power play, over 79 games this season. |
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| April 15, 2025 |
Sanderson (rest) will not be in the lineup against the Blackhawks on Tuesday, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia. - Sanderson will miss just his second game of the season as Ottawa gears up for the postseason. The Sens are opting to rest a few players against Chicago, but it remains to be seen if that will be the case again in the team's regular-season finale Thursday versus Carolina. Thomas Chabot will quarterback the No. 1 power-play in Sanderson's stead. |
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| April 12, 2025 |
Sanderson logged an assist, five shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 win over the Canadiens. - This was Sanderson's 100th career helper, a mark that took him just shy of three seasons to achieve. He has 125 points in 234 career contests. The defenseman has elevated his offense significantly in 2024-25 with 11 goals, 44 assists, 28 power-play points, 188 shots on net, 162 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating over 78 appearances. |
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| April 5, 2025 |
Sanderson produced an even-strength goal and a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-0 win over Florida. - Sanderson netted his 11th goal of the campaign before helping out on a Drake Batherson power-play tally in the first period. After being held to one point over the last four games of March, the 22-year-old Sanderson has scored in three straight contests and has added a helper since the calendar flipped to April. For the season, the left-shot blueliner has accounted for 42 helpers, 53 points, 172 shots on net and a minus-14 rating while averaging 24:25 of ice time over 75 appearances. Sanderson will have an opportunity to add to his career-best totals against the Blue Jackets on Sunday. |
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| April 3, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal in a 2-1 victory over the Lightning on Tuesday. - Sanderson's goal stood as the winner. He put in a wrist shot from the top of the slot on the power play about five minutes into the second period. It was Sanderson's 10th goal of the season and third in his last four contests. He's the fifth defenseman in franchise history to record consecutive 10-goal seasons, joining Erik Karlsson, Wade Redden, Zdeno Chara and Steve Duchesne. Overall, Sanderson has 10 goals, 41 assists and 170 shots, with 27 of his points coming with the man advantage. |
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| April 2, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal on four shots in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Sabres. - Sanderson has scored in two of the last three games and has 14 points over 16 outings since the start of March. The 22-year-old defenseman is also plus-2 in that span, an indication that some of his defensive struggles, as well as those of the Senators as a whole, have faded away as the team pushes toward making the playoffs. Sanderson reached the 50-point mark with the goal, the first time in his three seasons he's been at that level. He's added 167 shots on net, 149 blocked shots and a minus-16 rating through 73 appearances this season. |
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| March 30, 2025 |
Sanderson scored the go-ahead goal, fired four shots on net and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over Columbus. - The 22-year-old's goal in the second period would be enough for the Senators to hold onto their lead for the win. Sanderson's eighth goal of the season brings him one point shy of reaching the 50-point mark for the first time in his career. He currently ranks 12th among defensemen in points and is fourth in points overall for the Senators. Sanderson had a successful March offensively with 13 points in 14 contests. He also took 29 shots on net and blocked 23 shots in that span, showcasing his fantasy value across multiple categories. Sanderson is a must-start on the blue line in fantasy with the fantasy playoffs in full swing. |
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| March 22, 2025 |
Sanderson registered an assist in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Devils. - Sanderson has been good in March with a goal and 11 assists over 11 contests. The 22-year-old defenseman set up a Brady Tkachuk goal to open the scoring early in the second period Saturday. Sanderson is up to 48 points, 154 shots on net, 140 blocked shots and a minus-16 rating. While his defensive metrics were lacking earlier in the year, he's actually plus-2 in March, showing great improvement in that area while still being a strong source of offense and power-play production. |
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| March 15, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal Saturday in a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs. - Sanderson has 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in his last 18 games (51 shots). The defender is just 22 years old, and he's already put up 116 points (21 goals, 95 assists) in 221 career games. Sanderson is already ascending into the NHL's elite on the blue line. |
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| March 11, 2025 |
Sanderson set up two goals Tuesday in a 5-2 win over the Flyers. - He also delivered two blocks, one hit and one shot. Sanderson has nine assists in his last six games; four of those came on the power play. He's up to 45 points (six goals, 39 assists), which puts him 12th on the NHL scoring list for defenders. His 136 blocks -- good for 15th in the league -- also give him a real edge in leagues that count secondary stats. Sanderson's minus-19 is his anchor, but that may not be an issue in your format. |
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| March 6, 2025 |
Sanderson notched two assists in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime win over Chicago. - The blueliner had a hand in tallies by Brady Tkachuk in the first period and Josh Norris in the second, giving Sanderson his second straight multi-point effort. He's been a big factor in the Senators' hunt for a playoff spot, and over the last 13 games, Sanderson has erupted for four goals and 17 points. |
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| March 4, 2025 |
Sanderson notched three assists, two on the power play, in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Capitals. - It's Sanderson's third multi-point performance in the last 10 games, a stretch in which the blueliner has amassed four goals and 13 points. Sanderson is up to 40 points on the season -- a new career high -- in 59 appearances, and his 24 power-play points (four goals, 20 helpers) is second in the NHL among defensemen, behind only Cale Makar's 28. |
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| March 3, 2025 |
Sanderson (neck) will play against Washington on Monday, per Claire Hanna of TSN. - Sanderson participated in Monday's morning skate and won't miss any additional time after leaving Saturday's 5-3 win over San Jose. He has produced six goals, 37 points, 136 shots on net, 125 blocked shots and 33 hits in 58 outings this season. |
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| March 1, 2025 |
Sanderson (neck) took a hit to the neck in Saturday's game versus the Sharks, and there was no update on his status following the contest, Claire Hanna of TSN reports. - Sanderson picked up an assist in the game prior to his exit, giving him 37 points through 58 appearances. He's one shy of matching his point total from last year, and he's also served as the Senators' top defenseman this season, so any potential absence looms large. An update on Sanderson's status should be available prior to Monday's game against the Capitals, the first in a two-game road trip that concludes Wednesday in Chicago. |
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| Feb. 22, 2025 |
Sanderson (rest) will be a game-time decision Saturday versus the Canadiens, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. - Sanderson and teammate Brady Tkachuk played for the Americans in Thursday's finale against Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off and will get another four days of rest if they sit out Saturday's tilt against Montreal. Sanderson has five goals and 30 assists in 55 games this season, three points shy of his career-high 38 points in 79 regular-season games set last season. |
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| Feb. 20, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal Thursday in Team USA's 3-2 overtime loss to Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game. - Sanderson acquitted himself well in this tournament after slotting in for the last two games. His ascension to the NHL's elite continues -- he didn't look at all out of place skating with the league's best players. Sanderson is going to be a beast. He's already on a 50-point pace, which would establish a new career mark. |
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| Feb. 4, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a goal on three shots and blocked three shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Predators. - Sanderson has three goals and six assists during his five-game point streak. He's up to five tallies and a career-best 29 assists through 52 outings overall. Sanderson continues to play big minutes in a top-four role, and he's added 117 shots on net, 109 blocked shots and a minus-13 rating. His rating has improved over the course of the season -- he's just minus-1 since the start of January. |
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| Feb. 1, 2025 |
Sanderson scored a power-play goal on five shots, added three assists and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-0 win over the Wild. - One of Sanderson's helpers was on the power play, and another came while shorthanded. This was his second multi-point effort in a row, and he's earned two goals and 10 assists over his last 15 appearances. Sanderson is up to four goals, 33 points (four shorthanded, 19 on the power play), 114 shots on net, 106 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 51 appearances. He's on pace to reach the 40-point mark for the first time in his three NHL seasons. |
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| Jan. 30, 2025 |
Sanderson tallied a goal, an assist and two shots during Thursday's 5-4 overtime win against the Capitals. - Sanderson has points in three straight and has compiled a goal and eight points in 12 games during the month of January. The fifth overall pick from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft is nearing the 30-point mark for the third time in his young career and has emerged as one of the better offensive rearguards in the NHL. |
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| Jan. 26, 2025 |
Sanderson registered a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Maple Leafs. - Sanderson missed one game due to a lower-body injury. The 22-year-old returned with 23:38 of ice time in a close contest. The defenseman has five helpers over 12 outings in January, all but one of which have come on the power play. For the season, Sanderson is at two goals, 24 helpers, 17 power-play points, 103 shots on net, 103 blocked shots and a minus-17 rating through 48 appearances. |
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| Jan. 25, 2025 |
Sanderson (lower body) will play Saturday against Toronto, per TSN 1200 Ottawa. - Sanderson will rejoin the Senators after missing just one game with the injury. The 22-year-old blueliner has two goals, 25 points and a minus-17 rating through 47 games this season. Sanderson will return to the top pairing and could see time on the first power-play unit versus the Maple Leafs on Saturday. |
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| Jan. 23, 2025 |
Sanderson (lower body) isn't expected to play Thursday versus Boston, per Claire Hanna of TSN. - Sanderson has two goals, 25 points, 27 hits and 102 blocks in 47 appearances in 2024-25. His absence will likely result in Donovan Sebrango drawing into the lineup and might lead to Tyler Kleven playing a bigger role. |
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| Jan. 12, 2025 |
Sanderson produced a power-play assist and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Penguins. - Sanderson has three helpers over his last six games, and they've all been on the power play. The 22-year-old defenseman is up to 23 points (15 on the power play), 84 shots on net, 81 blocked shots, 25 hits and a minus-16 rating over 41 appearances. He's on track to surpass his career-best total of 38 points from last season, but he's experiencing steady progression rather than a major breakout. |
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| Dec. 30, 2024 |
Sanderson logged a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Wild. - Sanderson has a goal and six helpers over his last nine outings, a span in which he's also gone plus-2. The 22-year-old defenseman struggled in his own zone and at even strength earlier in the year, but his play has come around over time. For the season, he has 21 points (13 on the power play), 76 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 36 appearances, but he's trending in the right direction. |
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| Dec. 21, 2024 |
Sanderson scored the game-winning goal, added two assists, fired three shots on net and blocked three shots in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks. - This was Sanderson's first multi-point effort since Nov. 25 versus the Flames. He assisted on second-period goals by Shane Pinto and Josh Norris, with the latter's tally being shorthanded. Sanderson then put the Canucks away with a goal 13 seconds into overtime. The 22-year-old defenseman has six points over his last six outings and a total of two goals, 18 assists, 69 shots on net, 67 blocked shots and a minus-11 rating through 33 contests. He's produced 12 power-play points and two shorthanded assists, but he's got enough talent to turn things around at even strength. |
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| Dec. 19, 2024 |
Sanderson notched an assist, two shots on goal and three blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flames. - Sanderson has started to get back on track with three helpers over his last five games. Prior to that, he went six contests without a point. The 22-year-old defenseman is up to a goal, 16 assists, 66 shots on net, 64 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 32 appearances this season. This was just his fourth even-strength point of the campaign -- he has 12 on the power play and one shorthanded assist on his ledger. |
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| Dec. 11, 2024 |
Sanderson notched a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Ducks. - Sanderson ended a six-game point drought with the helper. Prior to that slump, he racked up four assists over a three-game span. The defenseman has contributed 15 points (12 on the power play), 57 shots on net, 53 blocked shots and a minus-14 rating through 28 appearances. He's on pace to top the 40-point mark for the first time in his career, but that scoring rate could be endangered if the Senators' power play slumps at any stage of the season. |
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| Nov. 25, 2024 |
Sanderson logged two assists, including one on the power play, and three shots on goal in Monday's 4-3 win over the Flames. - Sanderson has four helpers over his last three contests. He assisted on second-period tallies by Drake Batherson and Cole Reinhardt in this game. It's good to see Sanderson get his offense on track again after opening November with just two helpers over nine outings. Overall, the blueliner has a goal, 13 assists, 44 shots on net, 45 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating. He's earned 11 of his 14 points with the man advantage. |
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| Nov. 22, 2024 |
Sanderson notched an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights. - Sanderson has 10 assists this season, but just three of them have come over 10 outings in November. The 22-year-old defenseman has 11 points (nine on the power play), 38 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and a minus-12 rating through 19 appearances. He's still productive enough to be played in fantasy, but it's fair to be concerned with his consistency and power-play reliance. |
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| Nov. 7, 2024 |
Sanderson produced a power-play assist, four blocked shots, two PIM and a minus-3 rating in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Islanders. - Sanderson didn't have his best game defensively, but he was able to salvage it with the helper and blocks. The 22-year-old blueliner has been limited to just two helpers over his last eight games while taking a minus rating five times in that span. He's at nine points (eight on the power play) with 24 shots on net, 32 blocked shots, 11 hits and a minus-8 rating over 13 outings this season. It's not an ideal start to the year, but Sanderson has enough upside for fantasy managers to take a patient approach as he sorts through his struggles in the defensive zone. |
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| Oct. 27, 2024 |
Sanderson notched an assist in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Avalanche. - Sanderson took a minus-4 rating in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights, but he bounced back with a helper Sunday. This was just his second even-strength point of the campaign -- the defenseman has earned six of eight points with the man advantage. Sanderson has added 16 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, nine hits and a minus-5 rating over eight appearances while serving as the Senators' top blueliner. |
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| Oct. 19, 2024 |
Sanderson put up three assists Saturday in a 5-4 win over the Lightning. - Two of the helpers came on the power play; the other came while shorthanded. Sanderson has been dominant with the man advantage - six of his seven points this season (five games) have come on the power play. And he has points in all but one of the Sens' games so far. Last season, Sanderson delivered 38 points, including 14 with the extra man. The predicted ascendance is upon us. |
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| Oct. 15, 2024 |
Sanderson scored a goal on two shots and added an assist, both on the power play, in Monday's 8-7 overtime win over the Kings. - Sanderson has earned all three of his points this season with the man advantage. He's playing on the first unit as well on the top pairing at even strength. The 22-year-old blueliner has added six shots on net, 12 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through three contests. He could top the 40-point mark for the first time in his career in 2024-25. |
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| April 13, 2024 |
Sanderson delivered three assists in a 5-4 shootout win over Montreal on Saturday. - Two came on the power play. Sanderson has 38 points, including 28 assists, in 77 games this season. Fourteen of his points have come with the man advantage. Sanderson sits second on the Sens in scoring from the blue line, behind Jakob Chychrun (40). The 21-year-old is an impressive defender, and he has just two seasons under his belt. |
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| April 7, 2024 |
Sanderson found the back of the net in a 3-2 overtime win over the Capitals on Sunday. - Only 41 seconds into the extra frame, Sanderson scored the overtime winner for his 10th goal of the season. He also added one shot on net, one hit and an even rating in 25:05 of ice time. This was his second multi-point performance in as many games and he is now at 35 points over 74 contests this season. The Senators will play on the road against the Panthers on Tuesday. |
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| March 12, 2024 |
Sanderson registered a goal and an assist in the 2-1 overtime win over the Penguins on Tuesday. - It was a goaltending duel between Joonas Korpisalo and Tristan Jarry until Sanderson broke the goose egg halfway in the third period. He provided a secondary assist in overtime to snap a seven-game losing skid for Ottawa. The 2020 first-round draft pick finished with four shots and a plus-2 rating in 23:02 of ice time to go along with his two points. Sanderson is now on a modest three-game point streak, scoring one goal and three assists over that span. The 21-year old defenseman may eventually be a star but right now he is only averaging half-a-point a game on the season. |
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| March 8, 2024 |
Sanderson posted a power-play assist, two shots on goal, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Kings. - Sanderson has four assists, including two on the power play, over his last 11 outings. He's had trouble stringing offense together for much of the campaign, but he plays well enough all around to maintain a top-four role. Sanderson is at 28 points (eight on the power play) with 122 shots on net, 107 blocked shots and a plus-9 rating through 58 appearances. |
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| March 1, 2024 |
Sanderson (undisclosed) is in Friday's lineup against Arizona, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. - Sanderson appeared to suffer a minor injury Tuesday against Nashville but won't be forced to miss any additional time. The 21-year-old has three assists in seven games since returning from a lower-body injury, giving him 27 points in 54 appearances. |
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| Feb. 28, 2024 |
Sanderson (undisclosed) is scheduled to meet with a doctor Wednesday, per TSN 1200 Ottawa. - Sanderson, Thomas Chabot (undisclosed) and Josh Norris (upper body) are all being checked for injuries following Tuesday's game versus the Predators. Sanderson had a power-play assist and three blocked shots in 25:06 of ice time Tuesday, so it's unclear when the injury occurred. The results of the tests will likely determine his availability for Friday's game versus the Coyotes. |
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| Feb. 19, 2024 |
Sanderson recorded an assist in Monday's 4-2 win over the Lightning. - Sanderson set up a Tim Stutzle tally in the first period. The helper ended a five-game slump for Sanderson, who also missed three games with a lower-body injury in that span. The 21-year-old blueliner has had more positives than negatives in his second campaign, racking up 25 points, 100 shots on net, 91 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating through 49 appearances in a top-four role. Just six of his points have come on the power play, so there may still be some room for him to grow his game in that area. |
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| Feb. 17, 2024 |
Sanderson (lower body) is slated to return Saturday versus Chicago. - Sanderson, who missed the Senators' last three contests, has seven goals and 24 points in 47 outings in 2023-24. He's projected to play alongside Artem Zub (lower body), who will also draw back into the lineup. Jacob Bernard-Docker will be a healthy scratch Saturday. |
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| Feb. 13, 2024 |
Sanderson (lower body) is looking to rejoin the lineup for the Senators' two-game Florida road trip, Claire Hanna of TSN reports Tuesday. - Based on his timeline, Sanderson looks set to be sidelined for at least three more games before the team heads to the Sunshine State to face Tampa Bay and Florida on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. With Artem Zub (lower body) also dealing with an injury, the Senators could be forced to utilize just five blueliners against Columbus on Tuesday. |
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| Feb. 8, 2024 |
Sanderson (lower body) isn't expected to play Saturday versus Toronto, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports. - Sanderson sustained the injury during Wednesday's 3-2 overtime win over Detroit. He has seven goals, 24 points, 26 hits and 89 blocks in 47 appearances this season. Travis Hamonic's (lower body) status for Saturday's contest remains to be seen, but if Ottawa has to play without Hamonic and Sanderson, then the Senators will need to recall a blueliner from the minors. |
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| Jan. 31, 2024 |
Sanderson (lower body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Red Wings. - Sanderson sustained the injury in the first period and was ruled out during the second. He may benefit from the All-Star break -- the Senators don't play again until Feb. 10 against the Maple Leafs, giving him time to heal without missing games if it's a minor injury. |
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| Jan. 17, 2024 |
Sanderson produced a goal on a team-high six shots on net while adding an assist, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to Colorado. - It was the first multi-point performance since Dec. 19 for the 21-year-old blueliner, and his second-period tally snapped a 16-game goal drought. The Senators are trying not to overwork Sanderson in his second NHL season -- he saw less than 20:00 of ice time Tuesday for the first time in seven games, and Thomas Chabot handled duties on the first power-play unit -- but Sanderson's stayed relatively productive with eight points in the last 14 contests, including three helpers with the man advantage. |
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| Jan. 2, 2024 |
Sanderson registered an assist, two shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Canucks. - Sanderson has six helpers over his last eight games, including three on the power play. The 21-year-old blueliner was bumped to the second power-play unit with the return of Thomas Chabot on Sunday. Sanderson's offense may take a slight hit going forward, but he's still in a top-four role at even strength. He's up to 20 points, 60 shots on net, 70 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating through 33 outings overall. |
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| Dec. 19, 2023 |
Sanderson produced a pair of assists and blocked five shots in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Coyotes. - Sanderson helped out on goals by Angus Crookshank and Josh Norris in the first period. This was Sanderson's first multi-point game since Nov. 16 -- in the 12 contests in between, he had just one goal and two assists. The defenseman is up to 17 points (five on the power play), 51 shots on net, 57 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 27 outings overall. |
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| Dec. 17, 2023 |
Sanderson provided a power-play assist, fired two shots on goal and went minus-2 in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights. - Sanderson's helper was his 10th of the season. The 21-year-old defenseman has hit some growing pains with just three points over his last 12 contests, though he's maintained a steady top-four role and added 29 blocked shots in that span. He's got a high floor defensively, which will help him avoid demotions in the lineup. Sanderson has 15 points, 51 shots on net, 52 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 26 appearances this season. |
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| Nov. 16, 2023 |
Sanderson scored a goal and delivered an assist in Thursday's 5-4 overtime win over the Red Wings. - After lighting the lamp himself midway through the first period, Sanderson initiated the wild scramble in the Detroit end that led to Tim Stutzle's OT winner with just two seconds left on the clock. Sanderson continues to look far more seasoned than a 21-year-old blueliner in his second NHL season should, and through 14 games the fifth overall pick in the 2020 Draft has racked up four goals and 12 points with 26 shots on net, 23 blocked shots, seven hits, four PIM and an even plus-minus rating. |
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| Oct. 21, 2023 |
Sanderson scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings. - The 21-year-old blueliner has come flying out of the gate in his second NHL season, piling up three goals and six points in five games, and Sanderson's hot start has allowed him to rocket past Thomas Chabot and Jakob Chychrun to take over point duties on the Senators' first power-play unit. The eight-year, $64 million contract extension he signed in September indicates the amount of faith the team has in Sanderson, and he may not relinquish his spot to one of his talented veteran teammates any time soon. |
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| Oct. 18, 2023 |
Sanderson scored a goal, recorded an assist, blocked two shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 6-1 win over the Capitals. - Sanderson got on the scoresheet for the third straight game, and this was his second multi-point effort of the campaign. He's at two goals, three assists, five shots on net, five blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through four contests. His defense partner, Artem Zub, left the game with an upper-body injury. Sanderson has been working on the second pairing, and he was elevated to the first power-play unit over Thomas Chabot for Wednesday's game. |
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| Oct. 14, 2023 |
Sanderson scored the game-winning goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Flyers. - It was a big game for Ottawa defensemen, as Jakob Chychrun scored the first two goals of the afternoon on the way to a three-point performance, but Sanderson potted the eventual GWG on an absolute rocket from just inside the blue line late in the second period. The 21-year-old is coming off a strong rookie season that earned him an eight-year contract extension just before the season started, and while he's splitting power-play time with Chychrun and Thomas Chabot, Sanderson is already showing that he can still make an impact even if he isn't the team's No. 1 option on the back end. |
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| Sept. 6, 2023 |
Sanderson signed an eight-year, $64.4 million contract extension with the Senators on Wednesday. - Sanderson is entering the final year of his entry-level contract, so his new deal won't kick in until 2024-25. It didn't take long for the Senators to sign the Montana native to a long-term deal after he posted four goals and 28 assists over 77 contests as a rookie last season. Sanderson is now officially a core part of the Senators' defense, alongside Thomas Chabot and Artem Zub. Jakob Chychrun could also be in that mix if he stays with the team beyond the expiration of his current contract at the end of next season. Expect Sanderson to see top-four minutes and some power-play time in 2023-24. |
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| April 9, 2023 |
Sanderson supplied a pair of assists to complement a plus-4 rating in Saturday's 7-4 win over the Lightning. - This was the best game of Sanderson's rookie campaign. The fifth overall pick from 2020 -- who also had four shots on goal -- upped his total to 27 assists and 31 points through 75 contests. His latest pair of apples took place at even strength, but Sanderson has 16 total points on the power play as a sign that he's going to rapidly mature into an elite blue-line talent. |
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| March 17, 2023 |
Sanderson had a pair of assists Thursday as Ottawa dropped a 5-4 decision to Colorado. - Sanderson has four goals and 24 assists in 63 games in 2022-23. He has picked up his pace of late with six assists in his last seven games. Sanderson is only 20 years of age and should be considered in the late middle rounds of redraft leagues next season. |
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| March 10, 2023 |
Sanderson produced an assist, three shots on goal, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Kraken. - Claude Giroux stole the puck in the corner and fed Sanderson, who then passed to Alex DeBrincat on the game-winning goal. Over his last three games, Sanderson has three helpers -- his ice time has dipped a bit, but he's not being negatively impacted by the addition of Jakob Chychrun. Sanderson is up to 25 points, 93 shots on net, 100 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating through 59 outings overall. |
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| March 4, 2023 |
Sanderson posted two assists and one shot, helping the Senators to a 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Saturday. - Sanderson would pick up helpers on both of Travis Hamonic's goals. He would also add two hits and four blocked shots in the contest. This performance gives Sanderson his first points in three games and four points in his last seven games. On the season, the rookie defenseman has four goals and 22 points in 56 games. |
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| Feb. 28, 2023 |
Sanderson scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 6-2 win over the Red Wings. - Sanderson got Ottawa on the board early in the second period, evening the score 1-1 with a power-play marker from the point. The rookie defenseman is up to two four goals, two on the power play, and 18 assists through 54 games this season. He's added 29 hits, 92 blocked shots, and a minus-2 rating. |
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| Feb. 13, 2023 |
Sanderson (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Monday, per CapFriendly. - Sanderson is slated to be out of action for two weeks after getting hurt Saturday against Edmonton. He has three goals, 18 assists, 85 shots on net and 88 blocks in 51 games this season. Nikita Zaitsev will draw back in for the Senators on Monday against Calgary. |
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| Feb. 12, 2023 |
Sanderson will be out of action for at least two weeks after suffering an upper-body injury in Saturday's game against Edmonton. - Sanderson has produced three goals, 21 points, 85 shots on net and 88 blocks in 51 games during his rookie season. His absence could lead to more responsibilities for Erik Brannstrom, including time on the second power-play unit. |
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| Feb. 11, 2023 |
Sanderson (undisclosed) was injured in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Edmonton, Claire Hanna of TSN reports. - There was no update on Sanderson's status following the contest. He appeared to be hurt following a hit from Edmonton's Vincent Desharnais and left the game early in the third period. Sanderson logged 19:29 of ice time Saturday and scored his third goal of the season in the opening minute of the second period. |
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| Jan. 28, 2023 |
Sanderson delivered a power-play assist to complement a plus-3 rating in Friday's 6-2 win over the Maple Leafs. - Ottawa used its fifth overall pick on Sanderson in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft, and we're already seeing nice returns from the UND product. Sanderson has two goals and 17 assists -- including a goal and nine helpers on the man advantage -- through 48 games. While he should already be on dynasty rosters, more experience figures to put Sanderson squarely on the map for redraft leagues starting in 2023-24. |
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| Jan. 25, 2023 |
Sanderson dished out two assists -- one on the power play -- in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Islanders. - Sanderson played a role in both of Ottawa's goals. The rookie blueliner has sandwiched a five-game point drought between two-assist efforts, but you have to go back to Nov. 16 to find Sanderson's previous multi-point performance before this pair in January. |
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| Jan. 12, 2023 |
Sanderson logged a pair of assists in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Coyotes. - This was Sanderson's third multi-point effort of the season. The 20-year-old defenseman has picked up a goal and three helpers over eight games since the holiday break as he continues to log top-four minutes. He's at two goals, 14 helpers, eight power-play points, 64 shots on net, 69 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating through 41 contests as a rookie. |
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| Dec. 30, 2022 |
Sanderson scored his second goal of the season in a 4-3 overtime win over Washington on Thursday. - Sanderson was the highest drafted defenseman in 2020, going fifth overall, so his ceiling in quite high. The rookie has 13 points in 35 games this season, as well as 59 blocked shots. |
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| Dec. 27, 2022 |
Per TSN Sports' Claire Hanna, Sanderson (upper body) was a full participant at morning skate, putting him on track to play Tuesday versus Boston. - Sanderson exited Thursday's loss to Washington after taking a puck up high, but he skated on the second pairing and the second power-play unit during morning practice, putting him on track to suit up against the Bruins. Sanderson's picked up 12 points while averaging 20:48 of ice time through 33 games this season. |
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| Dec. 22, 2022 |
Sanderson (upper body) was hit up high by a puck and didn't return to Thursday's game versus the Capitals, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports. - Head coach D.J. Smith didn't provide an update on Sanderson after the contest. The defenseman played 15:55 in the game, recording one blocked shot. It's unclear if he'll be ready to play in time for the Senators' next game Tuesday versus the Bruins. |
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| Dec. 8, 2022 |
Sanderson produced an assist, three shots on goal and four blocked shots in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Stars. - Sanderson snapped a five-game point drought with a helper on defense partner Travis Hamonic's third-period tally. As a 20-year-old rookie blueliner, there's bound to be some ups and downs in Sanderson's game, though he's too talented to stay quiet for long. The American has a goal, 11 assists, 47 shots on net, 40 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating in 26 contests overall. |
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| Nov. 24, 2022 |
Sanderson scored a power-play goal on two shots and blocked three shots in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Golden Knights. - While the end result wasn't in the Senators' favor, Sanderson will likely remember this game for a long time. His first career goal came in the final minute of the first period on a shot that deflected into the net. The 20-year-old defenseman has looked right at home in a top-four role, logging 10 points, 34 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 19 appearances. With Thomas Chabot (concussion) activated from injured reserve Wednesday, it wouldn't be surprising to see Sanderson's role reduced slightly, though he's earned a spot in the Senators' top four. |
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| Nov. 16, 2022 |
Sanderson dished out two assists -- one on the power play -- to go with four shots, five blocked shots, two hits and a plus-1 rating in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Sabres. - Sanderson took on a prominent role in all situations with Thomas Chabot sidelined by a concussion, as his team-high 24:55 TOI included 5:41 on the power play and 6:46 shorthanded. The extended usage on the man advantage paid dividends in the second period, when Sanderson had a hand in Brady Tkachuk's game-winning goal. Sanderson's still searching for his first NHL goal, but the fifth player selected in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft has shown plenty of offensive prowess in his young NHL career, dishing out nine helpers in his first 16 games. |
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| Oct. 22, 2022 |
Sanderson (face) is good to go Saturday against Arizona, TSN TSN 1200 Ottawa. - Senators coach D.J. Smith said there wouldn't be any lineup changes for Saturday's afternoon clash with the Coyotes. Sanderson's lip required 15 stitches after he took a stick to the face Thursday night. The 20-year-old rookie defenseman has one assist, three shots on goal, four blocks and six hits in four games this campaign. Sanderson has averaged 19:43 of ice time so far. |
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| Oct. 21, 2022 |
Sanderson will undergo an X-ray on Friday to ensure he didn't suffer any further damage after taking a stick to the mouth during Thursday's win over the Capitals, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports. - Sanderson required 15 stitches to close the gash in his lip after taking a stick to the face Thursday, and the Senators clearly want to make sure that their top defensive prospect didn't suffer any further damage before clearing him to play Saturday against Arizona. An update on the 2020 fifth overall pick should surface prior to puck drop versus the Coyotes. |
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| Oct. 17, 2022 |
Sanderson picked up his first career point Saturday in a 3-2 loss to Toronto. - Sanderson drew the secondary assist on Shane Pinto's power play goal to give Ottawa a 1-0 lead. Sanderson was the first defenseman drafted in 2020, going fifth overall. He had eight goals and 26 points in 23 games for the University of North Dakota last season and should be in line for 35-40 points in his rookie season. |
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| Sept. 23, 2022 |
Sanderson will start his NHL career paired with a veteran defenseman, per Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen. - Sanderson was drafted fifth overall in 2020 and should be a top-four defenseman to start his NHL career. Travis Hamonic is getting the first shot to pair with Sanderson and if the two do not click, then Nick Holden could be next in line. Sanderson is a special talent with plenty of offensive upside, as he managed eight goals and 26 points in 23 games for the University of North Dakota as a sophomore last season. |
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| May 25, 2022 |
Sanderson (hand) will be ready for the Senators' development camp in September, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports. - Sanderson wasn't able to make his NHL debut this year due to a hand injury, but the fifth overall pick from the 2020 Entry Draft will be ready for Ottawa's development camp, and he'll presumably attend the Senators' training camp shortly thereafter. Sanderson racked up 26 points through 23 appearances with the University of North Dakota in 2021-22. |
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| April 23, 2022 |
Sanderson, who's dealing with a hand injury, isn't expected to be ready to make his NHL debut before the end of the season, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports. - Sanderson will almost certainly have to wait for the 2022-23 campaign to make his NHL debut. The fifth overall pick from the 2020 Entry Draft racked up 26 points through 23 appearances with the University of North Dakota this year. |
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| March 24, 2022 |
Sanderson underwent hand surgery and will miss 4-6 weeks, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports. - Sanderson remains a possibility to play for the Senators this season, though he'll need to sign his entry-level contract to do so. The 19-year-old was taken fifth overall in 2020 and posted 26 points in 23 games with the University of North Dakota this season. If he doesn't return before the end of the Senators season, it's likely Sanderson will make the jump to the professional ranks for 2022-23. |
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| March 21, 2022 |
Sanderson is expected to make the NHL roster for the 2022-23 campaign according to general manager Pierre Dorian, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports. - Sanderson racked up 26 points in 23 games for the University of North Dakota this season. The 2020 fifth-overall pick will need to sign an entry-level deal before he can link up with the Senators, something that could happen whenever the FIghting Hawks season concludes. |
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