Burakovsky (upper body) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against Nashville on Saturday, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.
Analysis:The Senators will place William Eklund (ankle) on injured reserve to make room for Burakovsky's return. The 31-year-old Burakovsky worked on the top line and with the first power-play unit during Saturday's morning skate. After missing the first four games of the 2026-27 campaign. he is expected to make his Ottawa debut.
