There was some legitimate concern regarding Ottawa Senators captain Thomas Chabot regarding an upper-body injury sustained last Saturday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Well, there is a bit of good news regarding the uncertainty surrounding Chabot. News broke on Monday that Chabot would miss one to two weeks with what appears to be a wrist injury.
Travis Green says he doesn't want to be quoted on this but Thomas Chabot will probably be out a week to two weeks with an upper body injury.
— Claire Hanna (@clahanna) October 19, 2026
It was also an injury Chabot was dealing with "It might have happened the game before. It happened early, finished the game." #Sens
It’s worth noting that Chabot wasn’t likely hurt during the Flyers game. It appears The Captain sustained the initial injury during the previous game against the New York Islanders. However, he aggravated the ailment on Saturday night, leading to his early departure after about 12 minutes of ice time.
It seems the pain was too much for Chabot to handle. And considering that this is one tough customer we’re talking about, the pain must have been excruciating.
It’s unclear if the injury is related to the forearm he broke at the end of last season.
All told, it seems that Chabot’s injury is just one of those things that could have been worse. Chabot could have ended up with a more serious ailment, limiting him for an even longer period.
Thomas Chabot thriving as Senators captain
Thus far, there is little doubt that Chabot was the right choice for the Senators captaincy. And it seems it really suits him.
The 29-year-old is an elder statesman on a very young Ottawa club. He’s been through quite a bit in his time with the organization. That’s why there was no hesitation to slap the “C” on his jersey. The role, nonetheless, hasn’t really meant any change in the way that Chabot has played.
If anything, making him captain was just an acknowledgment of everything he’s already done and continues to do.
That’s why his absence, as brief as it may be, is truly significant. There is no question that the team plays better with him in the lineup.
While Chabot is out, the rest of the club will need to pick up the leadership slack. Tim Stutzle will need to keep doing his thing, while other veterans like Claude Giroux demonstrate that they’re cornerstones of the team.
Then, there’s Linus Ullmark. He’s been the Senators’ MVP so far and should continue to be the main factor in Ottawa’s success.
That supporting cast has enabled Chabot to thrive. He hasn’t had to shoulder the entire burden of leadership and responsibility on his own. In fact, the post-Brady Tkachuk Senators seem to have adjusted the leadership load very well. And it’s becoming plainly evident in the NHL standings.
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