Thomas Chabot's Back in 17 Days, and the Senators Are Flying Into the Playoffs
Ottawa's defenseman is doing what nobody thought was possible. Thomas Chabot, who broke his arm on March 23 after taking a cross-check from New York Rangers captain J.T. Miller, is suiting up Thursday against Florida. The Senators said he'd be out a month, maybe two. Instead, he's returning after missing just eight games. That's insane.
The Injury That Wasn't Supposed to End This Quick
Chabot went under the knife on March 26 for surgery on his broken arm. Everything pointed to a lengthy absence. The team's initial timeline had him sidelined for at least four weeks, potentially stretching into May. But the Senators have other plans, and apparently so does their 29-year-old defenseman. He's cleared to play, and he's ready to help Ottawa make a serious playoff push.
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The timing couldn't be better for the Senators. They entered Thursday sitting in the second wild-card spot in the East, up two points on the Columbus Blue Jackets with three more teams lurking just a point back. The race is tight, which is exactly why getting Chabot back matters. The Senators have been solid lately too, picking up three wins in their last four games, all against teams that have already clinched playoff spots.
Chabot's been a workhorse on the blue line all season. He's got seven goals and 24 assists in 55 games with a plus-6 rating. He's averaging 22:34 of ice time per night, second on the team behind Jake Sanderson, who just returned after his own upper-body injury scare over the weekend. Having both of them healthy and in the lineup gives Ottawa a real fighting chance down the stretch.
The Stretch Run Starts Now
This is playoff hockey already. Every point matters. Every game is a statement. The Senators are fighting for positioning in a crowded East, and getting Chabot back this fast is a massive boost. Thursday's matchup in Florida is the first test.
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