Thomas Chabot Injury Update
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot exited Tuesday night's home game against the Dallas Stars after the first period due to an upper-body injury, and he did not return. The 28-year-old blueliner was leveled by a hard hit from Stars forward Colin Blackwell near the Dallas bench, slamming into the top of the boards where there's no glass protection. It appeared to catch Chabot in the lower back or left rib area, forcing him off the ice on his last shift of the frame. On X, @Media_Sens announced that Thomas Chabot (upper body) will not return to tonight's game.
On X, @senstalk_ shared the play where Thomas Chabot was injured, noting it’s an upper body injury, likely to his back, shoulders, or hand, with him holding his arm after the hit.
Chabot, logging 23:07 of ice time in the period, attempted a comeback for the second period. He emerged for warm-ups, took a few laps around the rink, but quickly skated back down the tunnel before puck drop, confirming he was done for the night. The Senators announced mid-game that he would not return, leaving the team short-handed in their eventual 4-2 loss.
Head coach Travis Green has yet to provide a detailed update, but Chabot's status is expected to be clarified on Wednesday ahead of Thursday's road tilt against the Boston Bruins. No timeline has been given, but sources suggest it's day-to-day pending further evaluation possibly imaging to assess severity. The hit looked clean but forceful, and Chabot's history of resilience shines through; he's played through pain before, but this one sidelined him swiftly.
This season, Chabot has been a cornerstone for Ottawa's surprising 8-6-2 start, third in the Atlantic Division. He's notched 10 points (2G, 8A) in 16 games, boasting a +6 rating and averaging 22:52 TOI—second on the team behind Jake Sanderson. Paired often with Jakob Chychrun, Chabot's puck-moving and power-play contributions (three points) have fueled the Sens' top-10 offense. Last year, he rebounded with a career-high 45 points in 80 games after injury-plagued seasons, but missing time now tests the depth.
Disclaimer
All injury details are based on official team statements and media reports available as of November 12, 2025. Thomas Chabot’s status may change following further medical evaluation or press releases. Check Ottawa Senators official channels and reputable sports news outlets for real-time updates before making fantasy or roster decisions.
