Senators' Ryan expected to return from hand injury Thursday

Ottawa Senators head coach Guy Boucher expects winger Bobby Ryan to be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, according to TSN's Brent Wallace.

Ryan has been sidelined for almost three weeks with a hand injury, the latest in a string of similar issues in recent years.

In 39 games this season, Ryan has recorded seven goals - one of which came in the game during which he was injured - as well as 13 assists.