Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL San Jose on Friday.
Ostapchuk has three goals and one assist in 11 minor-league outings this campaign. The 22-year-old forward could make his NHL season debut against Seattle on Saturday after Jeff Skinner (lower body) sustained an injury in Thursday's 2-0 loss to Calgary.
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Sharks' Zack Ostapchuk: Placed back in minors
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Ostapchuk has been re-assigned to AHL San Jose by the Sharks, the team announced Sunday.
It was a brief stay for Ostapchuk in his latest NHL stint; he was up for just three games and didn't appear in any of them while serving as the 13th forward. The 22-year-old will head back to the AHL, where he's recorded two goals and one assist in nine games so far this season.
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Sharks' Zack Ostapchuk: Heading south
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Ostapchuk, Noah Gregor and a 2025 second-round pick were acquired by San Jose from Ottawa on Friday in exchange for Fabian Zetterlund, Tristen Robins and a fourth-round selection, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Ostapchuk has a goal and four points in 43 appearances with Ottawa in 2024-25. He also has two goals and 11 points in 15 outings with AHL Belleville. Although the 21-year-old was in the minors at the time of the trade, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Sharks summon him to the NHL.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: First NHL goal Sunday
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Ostapchuk netted his first NHL goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Devils.
It took 39 career games for Ostapchuk to score his first career goal, but it was a crucial one in a low-scoring affair Sunday. He opened the scoring at 13:16 in the middle frame. The 21-year-old is averaging just 8:47 of ice time this season while filling a fourth-line role, which limits his appeal in most formats. The Alberta native has chipped in four points through 32 appearances in 2024-25.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Dropped to minors
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Monday.
Ostapchuk has three assists, six shots on goal, seven blocked shots and 42 hits in 20 NHL outings this season. He will probably be back with the big club after the holiday break. Ottawa's road trip resumes in Winnipeg on Saturday.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Manages helper in win
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Ostapchuk logged an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.
Ostapchuk has two helpers over his last four games. He's been shuffled to and from the AHL a few times, but he'll likely center the Senators' fourth line during their nine-game road trip, which started Tuesday. Ostapchuk is at three helpers, five shots on net, 37 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 17 appearances this season.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Back with big club
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Ostapchuk has played in Ottawa's last 10 games and should be in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup versus Seattle. He has chipped in two assists and 34 hits in 16 NHL appearances this season while occupying a bottom-six role.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Summoned from AHL
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Ostapchuk has earned one assist, three shots on net, five blocked shots and eight hits in six NHL outings this season. He has one goal and seven helpers across nine AHL appearances in 2024-25. Ostapchuk will be an option to play Monday versus Calgary, or he could be a healthy scratch as an extra forward.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Returned to minors
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Ostapchuk was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Ostapchuk has been bouncing between levels of late but has still played in the Senators' last six contests, registering one assist, eight hits and three shots while averaging 10:25 of ice time. Still, the decision to demote the 21-year-old center ahead of Tuesday's tilt versus Toronto could be an indication that David Perron (personal) is ready to return to action. Ostapchuk figures to remain on the shortlist of potential call-ups throughout the 2024-25 campaign.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Returned to AHL
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Ostapchuk has one assist, five blocked shots and eight hits through six NHL appearances this season. His demotion could bode well for the availability of Shane Pinto (undisclosed) or David Perron (personal) ahead of Tuesday's game versus Toronto.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Elevated from minors
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Ostapchuk has played in each of the Senators' last three games, registering one assist, one shot on goal, four blocked shots and four hits while averaging 11:55 of ice time. Until Shane Pinto (undisclosed) or David Perron (personal) is back with the team, Ostapchuk figures to continue bouncing between levels while playing for the Senators.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Dropped to AHL
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Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Ostapchuk has one assist, four blocked shots and four hits in three NHL outings this season. If this is a cap-related demotion, the 21-year-old forward could return to the big club before Tuesday's matchup against Buffalo.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Recalled from minors
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Ostapchuk was summoned from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
Ostapchuk could draw into the lineup if David Perron (personal) isn't ready to go. Ostapchuk has yet to make an appearance in the NHL this season, but he's collected five points over six games with Belleville. The 21-year-old was a second-round selection by the Sens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Headed back to minors
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Ostapchuk was returned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.
Ostapchuk will bolster the forward depth for Belleville as the minor-league club tries to hold on to a playoff spot with three games remaining. On the year, the 20-year-old Alberta native has generated 17 goals and 11 helpers in 66 minor-league contests but failed to record a point in his seven appearances with Ottawa. Still, Ostapchuk should be in the mix for a spot on the Opening Night roster for the 2024-25 campaign.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Summoned from AHL
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Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Ostapchuk has 17 goals and 28 points in 66 minor-league contests this campaign. He has been credited with five shots on goal, six blocked shots and 11 hits in six outings with Ottawa this season. The 20-year-old forward has yet to pick up his first NHL point.
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Senators' Zack Ostapchuk: Making NHL debut
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Ostapchuk has been recalled from the AHL and will make his NHL debut Tuesday against the Penguins.
Ostapchuk has played in 56 games thus far in the AHL, recording 13 goals and nine assists. The 20-year-old pivot is expected to skate on the third line versus Pittsburgh.
