Thomas Chabot Is Back in 17 Days and the Sens Just Got a Massive Boost
Ottawa got some huge news on the injury front Thursday: Thomas Chabot is returning to the lineup just 17 days after breaking his arm. That's not just fast, that's "wait, he's already back?" fast. For a team trying to stay competitive, having a key player back on the ice this quickly is a gift.
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Chabot's return is the kind of story that makes you wonder what the medical staff has been doing. Breaking an arm typically sidelines a player for weeks, sometimes months depending on severity. Seventeen days? That's the kind of turnaround you dream about when injuries hit. The Sens are getting him back sooner than most expected, and that matters in early April when every game counts and the schedule is relentless.
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Having Chabot back in the lineup changes the complexion of the team defensively and in transition. He's a player who impacts the game in multiple ways, and his absence has been felt. With him returning this week, the Sens get a shot in the arm at exactly the right moment in the season.
The next games ahead will show how quickly Chabot can shake off the rust and get back to form. The team needed this break to go their way after losing him, and they're getting it.
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