Ottawa Senators defenceman Nikita Zaitsev is expected to miss four weeks with a heel injury, according to head coach D.J. Smith via NHL.com’s Adam Kimelman.
Zaitsev left Thursday night’s game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a lower-body injury and did not return. Zaitsev went awkwardly into the end boards and his right skate/foot got jammed.
Despite being able to get to the bench himself, Zaitsev needed assistance from a trainer to get to the locker room.
In 21 games this season, the Russian defenceman has one goal and one assist.