Senators' Mike Hoffman: Not expected to play in season finale

Hoffman is expected to stay back in Ottawa for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Islanders, Brent Wallace of TSN reports.

Analysis:

Hoffman's gear remained in his stall after Saturday's game, indicating he is unlikely to travel to Brooklyn on Sunday. He picked up a goal Saturday and will finish the season with 26 goals and 61 points (74 games). The Senators are likely to summon several from AHL Binghamton to fill out their lines in the final game of the season before the playoffs.