Senators’ Zub out vs. Red Wings with upper-body injury

Seattle Kraken center Yanni Gourde (37) skates against Ottawa Senators defenseman Artem Zub (2) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, April 18, 2022, in Seattle. Ted S. Warren/Associated Press

By Sportsnet staff

Posted Oct 20, 2023 12:17:17 PM.

Last Updated Oct 20, 2023 12:25:27 PM.

Ottawa Senators defenceman Artem Zub will not play on Saturday against the Detroit Red Wings after suffering an upper-body injury, coach D.J. Smith confirmed.

Zub was hit near the ear on a shot by Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin on Wednesday.

The team is listing Zub as day to day.

The Russian had three goals and seven assists in 53 games for the Senators last season.

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