Senators' Chabot out 4-8 weeks after arm surgery

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 18: Thomas Chabot #72 of the Ottawa Senators rests during a break in the game against the Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena on March 18, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will be sidelined four-to-eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his arm, head coach Travis Green announced Thursday, according to Sportsnet.

Chabot exited Monday's game against the New York Rangers after getting cross-checked by J.T. Miller.

Thomas Chabot headed straight to the room after taking a cross-check from J.T. Miller at the conclusion of the first period. pic.twitter.com/yDg61y8d25
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 24, 2026

The Senators are in a precarious position, currently holding the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Senators and New York Islanders both have 85 points but Ottawa has played one fewer game.

Chabot, 29, has been a key contributor for the Senators this season, scoring seven goals and adding 24 assists in 54 games. He was averaging over 22 minutes per contest.