Senators’ MacEwen exits game vs. Flyers with lower-body injury

Zack MacEwen — Ottawa Senators centre Zack MacEwen (17) warms up prior to taking on the Winnipeg Jets during in pre-season NHL hockey action in Ottawa on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. (Sean Kilpatrick/CP)

By Mike Lacasse

Posted Mar 3, 2024 09:10:10 AM.

Last Updated Mar 3, 2024 09:10:14 AM.

Ottawa Senators forward Zack MacEwen was ruled out of Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers after suffering a lower-body injury in the first period, the team announced.

Injury update: After sustaining a lower-body injury in the opening period, #Sens forward Zack MacEwen will not return to tonight's game in Philadelphia.
— Sens Communications (@Media_Sens) March 3, 2024

The Senators already were short-handed with captain Brady Tkachuk out with an upper-body injury, along with goalies Anton Forsberg (undisclosed injury) and Joonas Korpisalo (illness).

After his team’s loss, Senators coach Jacques Martin said MacEwen was going to be re-evaluated.

MacEwen had two goals and one assist in 23 games with the Senators this season.

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