The Ottawa Senators have waived MacEwen to activate Anton Forsberg, with Kevin Mandolese being sent down. Artem Zub's status is uncertain, potentially leaving the Sens with five defensemen. Forsberg will start in net for the Sens against the Columbus Blue Jackets, where Daniil Tarasov will start for CBJ, with Emil Bemstrom replacing the injured Yegor Chinakhov. There are concerns about Zub's availability due to a lower-body injury, which could leave the Sens short on defense.
Told that #CBJ Elvis Merzlikins (ill) is dressed, but has not been on the bench so far in this game. Unclear if he's available. We might find out soon.
Told that Merzlikins is backing up Tarasov tonight. He didn't watch the game from the bench in the first period. Looks like there's room for a goalie on the bench here, so I don't believe that's an issue. #CBJ
Elvis Merzlikins not watching this one from the bench. Not sure if he's able to back up Tarasov in this one or not ... checking on it. #CBJ
The puck has dropped between #CBJ and the Senators in Ottawa. Tarasov vs. Forsberg.
Artem Zub not taking warmups for OTT, so Senators go with 5 D vs CLB. TOR announces Marner/Tavares out tonight due to illness, Alex Steeves called up vs STL
No Artem Zub in warmup #Sens
No Artemu Zub in warmup #Sens will go with five defencemen
#GoSensGo might only have five defensemen tonight vs #CBJ due to a lower-body injury making Artem Zub a gametime decision plus the Sens not having enough cap space to recall an AHL replacement. https://t.co/a18VvcidkU
Sens Ice Chips from @clahanna - Defenceman Artem Zub will be a game-time decision tonight when the team welcomes the Blue Jackets while Anton Forsberg will get the surprise start in net for Ottawa: https://t.co/lfFjcX5jdE https://t.co/BZkZAxr6hR
With Artem Zub a game-time decision, Ottawa Senators could be a man short against Columbus, via @ottawasuncom https://t.co/Eg5EjpdZDi
Danill Tarasov will start for #CBJ tonight in Ottawa. Looks like Anton Forsberg will be in the Senators’ net. Bemstrom in for Chinakhov (upper body). Defense the same as Saturday vs Tampa.
Daniil Tarasov will get the start in net for #CBJ in Ottawa tonight. Emil Bemstrom goes in for the injured Yegor Chinakhov.
The #Sens can't keep MacEwen around if he clears waivers. They would have to get him off the roster to activate Forsberg. Five defencemen for one game then they are allowed an emergency recall _ likely Kleven from Belleville.
If Zub can't go the #Sens will play with five defencemen.
Anton Forsberg will start #Sens
Artem Zub will be a game-time decision #Sens
Waiving MacEwen allows the #Sens to activate Anton Forsberg. Kevin Mandolese will be sent down from his emergency recall. https://t.co/y2wTus27RM