Senators' Mike Hoffman: Expected to return Tuesday

Hoffman (undisclosed) appears ready to slot back into the lineup against Montreal on Tuesday, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Analysis:

Hoffman has missed the last two outings due to injury but looks ready to go. Prior to getting hurt, the 26-year-old was stuck in a five-game pointless streak that included a minus-5 rating. The winger's offensive struggles certainly aren't due to a lack of opportunities as he is averaging over 17 minutes of ice time per night during this drought, including 2:37 with the man advantage.