Ottawa’s Burakovsky Sustains Upper-Body Injury in First Period Battle

Winger Andre Burakovsky exited the Ottawa Senators' game against the Los Angeles Kings after an upper-body injury during a physical board battle. The 31-year-old forward, who had previously missed four games with a similar issue, is now sidelined again without a confirmed severity update. His absence adds to Ottawa’s growing list of injured forwards, including William Eklund and Warren Foegele.

Ottawa Senators winger Andre Burakovsky exited their October 30, 2026, game against the Los Angeles Kings after sustaining an upper-body injury during a physical board battle in the first period. The incident occurred when Burakovsky, attempting to protect the puck along the boards, fell to the ice and struggled to rise, prompting his immediate removal from the game. The team confirmed he would not return, adding to Ottawa’s growing list of forward injuries, which already includes William Eklund and Warren Foegele. Burakovsky, 31, had previously missed four games earlier in the season due to a similar upper-body issue, raising concerns about recurrence or lingering effects. He has been scoreless in seven games this season and was acquired by Ottawa from the Chicago Blackhawks in the offseason for a sixth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Entry Draft. His career trajectory includes stints with Washington, Colorado (where he posted a career-high 61 points in 2021–22), and Seattle, where he played three seasons before being traded to Chicago. The injury’s severity remains unconfirmed, and it is unknown whether it is related to his prior issue or a new incident.