Crotty (illness) will play in Thursday's game against the Islanders, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Crotty has missed the last week while on injured reserve due to an illness, but he participated in Thursday's morning skate and has been cleared to return to action against the Islanders. Across his two appearances to begin the regular season, Crotty has been held scoreless with a hit and a plus-1 rating while averaging 10:54 of ice time.