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Senators reveal their lineup against the Islanders, and Zub is expected to return

After 180 days since his last hockey game on April 18 in the first game of the Ottawa Senators Stanley Cup Playoff round against the Carolina Hurricanes, defenc

By Alicia Racine · SenShot

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:25 PM

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Defenseman Artem Zub is expected to make his season debut for the Ottawa Senators against the Islanders.
Zub practiced on a defensive pairing alongside Thomas Chabot following a 180-day absence due to a knee injury.
Stephen Halliday was elevated to Ottawa's top forward line alongside Drake Batherson and Tim Stützle.

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Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub is expected to make his regular season debut against the New York Islanders after missing 180 days with a knee injury. At the team's morning skate, Zub practiced alongside Thomas Chabot, leading head coach Travis Green to adjust the defensive pairings.

The lineup changes also feature Stephen Halliday moving up to the top line alongside Drake Batherson and Tim Stützle. The promotion comes after the Senators announced that forward William Eklund will miss 10 to 12 weeks following surgery on a torn ankle tendon.

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