Former Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion once described acquiring defenceman Erik Brännström in exchange for Mark Stone as his proudest day as a GM. He would later walk back those comments—for obvious reasons.

Sanderson notched three assists, two on the power play, in Monday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Capitals. It's Sanderson's third multi-point performance in the last 10 games, a stretch in which the blueliner has amassed four goals and 13 points.

The Ottawa Senators have avoided a potentially big loss to their lineup. Senators coach Travis Green told reporters Monday morning that his lineup will not change for an evening contest in Washington against the Capitals, meaning Jake Sanderson will play after an injury scare Saturday, per Julian McKenzie of The Athletic.

Read the recent NHL news and rumors about Jake Sanderson for fantasy hockey. Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (neck) will play in Monday's matchup

The New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators are set for a Saturday matinee in what is a big game for standings implications. Both teams are tied with 67 points in the standings, and my Senators vs. Rangers predictions expect both teams to flex their muscles on offense.