Drake Batherson will return to lineup tomorrow night vs Sabres

Drake Batherson - Game Two | Claus Andersen/GettyImagesIn the first three games of the 2025-26 season for the Ottawa Senators, a key player was missing. Drake Batherson wasn't in the lineup due to an upper-body injury, and went on IR days before the season opener.

The wait will be over for Batherson and the Senators. For tomorrow night's game against the Buffalo Sabres, Batherson will return to the lineup. Batherson's return to the lineup will be pivotal after the past two games.

After defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in the season opener, the Senators' offense has taken a drop. The Senators have scored three goals over the past two games combined. Yesterday, the Senators fell 4-1 to the…