Senators Lose 2 Forwards to Injury vs Ducks

The Ottawa Senators beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-0 on Monday night but it came at a cost. Forwards Tyler Motte and Tim Stutzle both left the game with upper-body injuries and will be re-evaluated on Tuesday.

Injury update: After sustaining an upper-body injury in the first period, #Sens forward Tim Stützle will not return to tonight’s game vs. @AnaheimDucks.
— Sens Communications (@Media_Sens) December 13, 2022

Stutzle is enjoying a fantastic season recording 27 points in 28 games in 2022-23. He played just under three minutes against the Ducks on Monday and then was slammed into the boards by Ducks forward Brett Leason.

Tim Stützle is already out performing his $8.35 M annual salary, and his extension doesn’t kick in until next year. pic.twitter.com/78bfxZ41Q7
— Brennan Jerry (@brennanjerrry) December 12, 2022

Motte on the other hand is a depth bottom-six forward who plays the game tough for the Sens and also was injured in the first period. The Sens went on to win the game, but now have to see how things play out Tuesday when some images are taken and they'll know more on how long they will need to replace both forwards in the lineup.

Here’s the Stützle injury. Immediate flashback to the Norris and Pinto shoulder injuries. pic.twitter.com/WauOsLTmaP
— Everyday Sens (@EverydaySens) December 13, 2022