The offensively troubled Senators will likely be without top goal scorer Milan Michalek when they try to snap out of their post-Olympic funk Saturday afternoon against the Dallas Stars.

Michalek, who injured his left leg when he crashed into the net during Thursday's loss in Atlanta, tried to practise with the team Friday in Dallas. But after only a short time on the ice, he spoke with the training staff and headed for the dressing room.

Michalek, who has 22 goals this season, was later listed as "doubtful" for the matinee at American Airlines Arena.