Senators’ Zub out vs. Sharks after taking puck to face, Hamonic questionable

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin is defended by Ottawa Senators' Artem Zub during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, April 9, 2022, in New York. (AP)

Ottawa Senators defenceman Artem Zub will sit out Saturday’s game against the San Jose Sharks after taking a puck to the face in New York on Friday.

Senators coach D.J. Smith made the announcement before the game, which starts at 7 p.m. ET and can be seen on Sportsnet ONE.

Also on the Senators blueline, Hamonic, who was hit in the throat by a puck Friday night, is a game-time decision. Jacob Larsson, called up from AHL Belleville, will suit up if Hamonic is unable to play after giving it a shot during warmup.

The game will feature the return of former Senators superstar defenceman Erik Karlsson, who is enjoying a career resurgence this season with the Sharks.

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