Guy Boucher could have a decision to make on defence Monday night.
As the Senators prepare to face the Boston Bruins in a game that will have big implications in the Atlantic Division, the club may be without blueliner Dion Phaneuf, who has the flu and may be sidelined.
If Phaneuf, who was at the rink Monday morning, can’t play then Fredrik Claesson will dress and is expected to be paired with captain Erik Karlsson.
The Senators are only two points ahead of the Bruins for second place in the Atlantic Divison but Ottawa does have two games in hand.