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Injury Update (Thu Apr 18, 2024) - Not suiting up

Zaitsev (illness) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Kings, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Injury Update (Thu Apr 18, 2024) - Questionable Thursday

Zaitsev is questionable for Thursday's tilt against the Kings because of an illness, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Player Update (Sun Apr 7, 2024) - Ready to rock

Zaitsev (upper body) will return to action Sunday versus Minnesota, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Injury Update (Sat Apr 6, 2024) - Won't play Saturday

Zaitsev (upper body) won't play Saturday against Dallas, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Injury Update (Tue Apr 2, 2024) - Unavailable Tuesday

Zaitsev (upper body) won't be in the lineup Tuesday versus the Islanders, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Injury Update (Mon Apr 1, 2024) - Game-time call

Zaitsev (upper body) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's matchup with the Islanders, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Injury Update (Fri Mar 29, 2024) - Expected to miss out Saturday

Zaitsev is slated to miss Saturday's matchup with the Flyers due to an upper-body injury, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 28, 2024) - Exits game with injury

Zaitsev sustained an undisclosed injury during Thursday's tilt against Ottawa and will miss the remainder of the contest, per Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.

Player Update (Fri Mar 8, 2024) - Activated Friday

Zaitsev (knee) was taken off injured reserve Friday, per CapFriendly.

Injury Update (Thu Mar 7, 2024) - Might be available for Saturday

Zaitsev (knee) might be available to return for Saturday's game versus Washington, per Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Injury Update (Sat Feb 24, 2024) - Mid-March return likely

Zaitsev suffered a bone fracture Jan. 16 versus San Jose in addition to his previously reported knee injury, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Injury Update (Sat Feb 24, 2024) - Mid-March return likely

Zaitsev (knee) also suffered a bone fracture when he was injured Jan. 16 versus San Jose, according to Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Injury Update (Wed Jan 17, 2024) - Lands on IR

Zaitsev (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Injury Update (Tue Jan 16, 2024) - Exits Tuesday's game

Zaitsev (undisclosed) won't return to Tuesday's contest against San Jose.

Player Update (Tue Jan 2, 2024) - Good to go

Zaitsev (illness) will return to the lineup Tuesday versus Nashville, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.

Injury Update (Sun Dec 31, 2023) - Still out Sunday

Zaitsev (illness) won't play Sunday versus the Stars, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

Injury Update (Fri Dec 29, 2023) - Out Friday

Zaitsev (illness) will not suit up Friday against Dallas, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Player Update (Fri Dec 29, 2023) - Out Friday

Zaitsev (undisclosed) will not suit up Friday against Dallas, Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Player Update (Sun Nov 19, 2023) - Activated from non-roster list

Zaitsev (personal) was activated from the non-roster list Sunday, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of NBC Sports Chicago.

Injury Update (Thu Nov 16, 2023) - Lands on non-roster list

Per Scott Powers of The Athletic, Zaitsev (personal) was placed on non-roster reserve Thursday.

Injury Update (Wed Nov 15, 2023) - Missing from practice Wednesday

Zaitsev was not in attendance for Wednesday's practice session for personal reasons, Mark Lazerus of The Athletic reports.

Player Update (Fri Mar 3, 2023) - Activated off non-roster list

Zaitsev (not injury related) was activated off the non-roster list Friday, Ben Pope of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Injury Update (Fri Feb 24, 2023) - Lands on non-roster list

Zaitsev was placed on the non-roster list Friday, per CapFriendly.

Player Update (Wed Feb 22, 2023) - Traded with draft picks to Chicago

Zaitsev has been dealt to Chicago from Ottawa along with a 2023 second-round pick and a 2026 fourth-round selection in exchange for future considerations.

Player Update (Sat Feb 18, 2023) - Garners assist in narrow loss

Zaitsev recorded an assist in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

Player Update (Mon Jan 23, 2023) - Ready to return

Zaitsev (lower body) is expected to return to the lineup Wednesday against the Islanders, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Wed Jan 11, 2023) - Won't play during trip

Zaitsev (lower body) is traveling with the team but won't play during its three-game road trip, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports Wednesday.

Injury Update (Thu Dec 29, 2022) - Placed on injured reserve

Zaitsev (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Injury Update (Wed Dec 28, 2022) - Expected to miss time

Zaitsev (lower body) is facing a stint on the sidelines after coach D.J. Smith told reporters Wednesday, "He'll certainly be out for the next little bit, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.

Injury Update (Tue Dec 27, 2022) - Exits with lower-body injury

Zaitsev (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Bruins.

Player Update (Tue Dec 13, 2022) - Seeking more shots to score

Zaitsev earned a first-period assist during a 3-0 win over the visiting Ducks on Monday.

Player Update (Thu Dec 1, 2022) - Recalled from AHL

Zaitsev was recalled from AHL Belleville on Thursday.

Player Update (Fri Nov 18, 2022) - AHL bound

Zaitsev was sent to AHL Belleville on Friday.

Player Update (Wed Nov 16, 2022) - Remains with big club

Zaitsev remained on the Senators' roster after clearing waivers last Thursday, per the NHL media site.

Player Update (Wed Nov 9, 2022) - Put on waivers

Zaitsev was waived by Ottawa on Wednesday, per Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.

Player Update (Thu Oct 27, 2022) - Expected to play Thursday

Zaitsev will be in Ottawa's lineup for Thursday's contest with Minnesota, per Wayne Scanlan of the Ottawa Citizen.

Player Update (Sat Oct 22, 2022) - Not seeing much playing time

Zaitsev has appeared in just one of four games to start the season.