McArthur, who only played in 4 games a season ago, was set to return to start this season but sustained another setback in training camp. McArthur has 40 goals and 92 points in 141 games with the Senators.
A Norris Trophy for Erik Karlsson
Karlsson who has won the Norris in both 2011-12 and 2014-2015 and finished second in voting last season is in Norris trophy form again this season. Karlsson leads all defenseman in scoring. Karlsson is second in both blocked shots and takeaways.
Making the Playoffs
Ottawa missed out on last year’s Stanly Cup Playoffs and would love to get back to the postseason and are in a good position to make that happen.