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Sharks’ Next Opponent Coming to San Jose Shorthanded Following Suspension

The Ottawa Senators are set to play the San Jose Sharks tomorrow afternoon in a Halloween matinee at the SAP Center, but they'll be without another member of their fourth line.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 1:02 AM
Sharks’ Next Opponent Coming to San Jose Shorthanded Following Suspension
Key Things to Know
  • Senators forward Hayden Hodgson was suspended two games and will miss the matchup against the Sharks.
  • The NHL Department of Player Safety suspended Hodgson for a dangerous hit on Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke.
  • Hodgson initially received a five-minute major penalty on the ice for the hit.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Ottawa Senators will face the San Jose Sharks shorthanded after forward Hayden Hodgson received a two-game suspension. The NHL Department of Player Safety issued the ban following Hodgson's dangerous hit on Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke on Tuesday night, which had initially drawn a five-minute major penalty.

Hodgson's suspension forces him to miss the upcoming matchup at SAP Center alongside several injured teammates. Ottawa is already missing forward William Eklund, starting goaltender Linus Ullmark, and Warren Foegele, who all remain sidelined on injured reserve.

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