Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will miss up to two months with a broken arm sustained on a cross-check from Rangers captain J.T. Miller. The 29-year-old underwent surgery after breaking a bone in his right arm during Monday's game. Coach Travis Green confirmed the significant absence for the defensive leader.

Chabot, who has seven goals and 24 assists this season, ranks second on the team in average ice time at 22:34 minutes. The injury compounds Ottawa's defensive woes as they already miss top defenseman Jake Sanderson and two other blue-liners. The team has called up rookies Carter Yakemchuk and Jorian Donovan to help fill the gaps.

The Senators hold the Eastern Conference's final wild-card spot with 85 points, just ahead of the Islanders and Red Wings. This injury comes at a critical time as Ottawa battles for playoff positioning. The team faces Pittsburgh Thursday night while managing multiple defensive absences that could impact their postseason chances.