What happened: Jake Sanderson will sit out Thursday's preseason game but returned to the ice for an individual skating session. The defenseman sustained a lower-body injury during a Saturday exhibition matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Why it matters: According to Elliotte Friedman, his ability to skate independently indicates the issue is not a long-term concern. Sanderson previously returned to Ottawa for testing and missed the remainder of the team's road trip.

What to watch: Monitor his practice participation over the coming days as Ottawa concludes its exhibition schedule.