Chris Phillips, who underwent back surgery about a week ago, is expected to make a full recovery in 4-to-6 weeks, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

Phillips, who underwent back surgery about a week ago, is expected to make a full recovery in four-to-six weeks, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.

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That puts Phillips on track to be back at full health by mid-June, well in advance of the start of training camp. The injury kept Phillips out of the Senators' lineup since Feb. 5.