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Ottawa rookie Tim Stutzle and Winnipeg sniper Patrik Laine were out with injuries. 

Nikolaj Ehlers scored in overtime as Winnipeg twice rallied from a two-goal deficit en route to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

"It feels like we need to preface everything with at the end of the day the government and health authorities rule here. As they should, for all the right reasons," said Commissioner David Clanachan.

Saunders had 1,170 receiving yards and four touchdowns as a CFL rookie with Hamilton in 2017.

Ward was the league's rookie of the year in 2018.

The franchise owner understands it may not happen during the NHL's shortened 2021 season, but says he's put forward a plan covering health and safety protocols.

Stuetzle, after spending a week in quarantine in Ottawa following his participation in the world junior championships in Edmonton, was picked up by one of his new teammates at 6:40 a.m. Sunday and after meeting members of the team and staff, was on the ice for a morning skate.

Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod says the decision was made after meetings with Ontario's chief medical officer of health, and top public health officials in Toronto and Ottawa.

In two seasons with the team, Davis has been used as a ground weapon in the offensive attack, rushing 71 times for 188 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns.

"Ridly plays with an edge in all facets of the game," Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion said in a statement.