Coach Paul MacLean said Methot wouldn't play in either of the Sens' exhibitions Wednesday due to a "re-occurring injury," Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.

Coach Paul MacLean said Methot wouldn't play in either of the Sens' exhibitions Wednesday due to a "re-occurring injury," Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen reports.

Analysis:

MacLean didn't offer any insight into the exact nature of Methot's injury, but the ailment is believed to be minor. Look for Methot to take it easy the next couple of days before rejoining the Senators in full. Methot is slated to open the season on a pair with Erik Karlsson, where he'll be expected to shoulder most of the defense burden of the duo.