Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Secures helper despite loss
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Bernard-Docker posted an assist to complement three blocked shots in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Coyotes.
Bernard-Docker was held without a point through nine NHL contests in February only to snap out of the slump with a primary helper to top-six forward Drake Batherson. Selected in the first round (No. 26 overall) of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, Bernard-Docker has the luxury of skating with Thomas Chobot on the second defensive pair, but the former doesn't see action on the power play with his running totals consisting of four goals and eight assists through 49 contests.
Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Lights lamp Tuesday
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Bernard-Docker scored a goal on two shots and blocked four shots in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Flames.
Bernard-Docker opened the scoring at 4:09 of the first period. The defenseman has three goals and an assist over his last eight games, though he was also scratched for one contest in that span. He may not be an everyday part of the lineup when Artem Zub (illness) is available again. Bernard-Docker is at eight points, 16 shots on net, 71 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 30 outings, playing primarily on the third pairing.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Tallies third goal of 2023-24
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Bernard-Docker netted a goal in a 6-2 loss to New Jersey on Friday.
Bernard-Docker found the back of the net midway through the third period, but his marker merely narrowed the Devils' lead to 5-2. The 23-year-old defenseman has three goals and six points in 26 contests this year. Bernard-Docker is likely to remain more noteworthy for his blocks -- he contributed four Friday, bringing him up to 66 this season -- than his offensive production.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Finds twine Thursday
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Bernard-Docker scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 6-4 loss to the Avalanche.
Bernard-Docker had gone six games without a point since his first NHL tally versus the Maple Leafs on Dec. 7. The defenseman's second goal came on a shot that deflected off an Avalanche defender in the second period. Bernard-Docker is up to five points, 11 shots on net, 52 blocked shots, 17 hits and a plus-3 rating through 23 appearances this season. He'll likely continue to operate in a bottom-four role.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: First NHL goal
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Bernard-Docker scored a goal in a 4-3 loss to Toronto on Thursday.
It was his first NHL goal on a slapper from the point in the third period. Bernard-Docker has played a handful games in each season since 2020-21, but it took 48 games for him to tickle the twine. The defender plays a quiet, puck-moving game and isn't known for offense, so don't skip off to the wire to pick him up.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Garners first assist this season
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Bernard-Docker set up a Josh Norris goal in a 3-2 loss to LA on Thursday.
It was Bernard-Docker's first helper in five games this season. The defenseman managed only one assist in 19 games last season and has three career assists in 37 NHL games.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Recalled from AHL
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Bernard-Docker was brought up from AHL Belleville on Monday.
Bernard-Docker made his NHL season debut in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Detroit, logging 10:37 of ice time. If Artem Zub (upper body) can't play Tuesday against Buffalo, Benard-Docker should be in the lineup again.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Sent down
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Bernard-Docker was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Saturday.
Benard-Docker logged 10:37 of ice time during his season debut in Saturday's 5-2 loss to Detroit. If Artem Zub (upper body) can't play Tuesday against Buffalo, Benard-Docker may be brought back up for another appearance in the lineup.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Up with Senators
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Bernard-Docker was called up by Ottawa on Friday.
Bernard-Docker has no points and two PIM in two AHL games with Belleville in 2023-24. Over 32 career NHL contests, the 23-year-old defenseman has recorded two assists and 15 PIM.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Waived Monday
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Bernard-Docker was placed on waivers Monday.
Bernard-Docker has two assists in 32 career NHL games, including one assist in 19 contests last year. The 23-year-old was taken in the first round of the 2018 NHL Entry Draft.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Re-ups with Ottawa
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Bernard-Docker signed a two-year deal with the Senators on Saturday.
The deal will carry an AAV of $805,000. The 23-year-old Bernard-Docker posted one point (an assist) in 19 games last season with the Senators. He should provide depth on Ottawa's blue line again in 2023-24.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Sent to AHL affiliate
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Bernard-Docker was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.
The Senators final game of the season is Thursday against Buffalo, so Bernard-Docker may spend the rest of the campaign in the minors. He's picked up one helper through 19 top-level appearances this year.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Recalled from AHL
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Bernard-Docker was promoted from AHL Belleville on Friday.
Ottawa has several injured blueliners so Bernard-Docker should suit up Saturday against Toronto. The 22-year-old has one assist in 13 NHL games this season.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Sent down
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Bernard-Docker was assigned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.
Bernard-Docker had been skating on the top pairing with Thomas Chabot. He has picked up one assist, 15 shots on goal, 23 blocks and 16 hits in 13 NHL games this season. The 22-year-old blueliner could be back with the big club prior to Wednesday's game against the Islanders if Artem Zub (lower body) and Nikita Zaitsev (lower body) remain on injured reserve.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Called back up
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Bernard-Docker was recalled from AHL Belleville on Sunday, per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.
Bernard-Docker logged an assist in nine games during his stint with Ottawa earlier this season. He'll likely slot back into the lineup with Artem Zub (lower body) ruled out for Monday's contest.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Dropped to AHL
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Bernard-Docker was loaned to AHL Belleville on Monday.
Bernard-Docker has one assist, nine shots on goal, 14 blocks and 11 hits in nine appearances with Ottawa this season. His spot in the lineup is expected to be taken by Erik Brannstrom (lower body), who was activated from injured reserve Sunday.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Returning versus Caps
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Bernard-Docker (ankle) will be in action versus Washington on Thursday, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Bernard-Docker's return will help bolster the blue line after Nikita Zaitsev (lower body) and Erik Brannstrom (lower body) were both placed on injured reserve. The 22-year-old Bernard-Docker has been sidelined since Nov. 19 against New Jersey and has just one point in six contests. As such, fantasy players shouldn't be expecting the Alberta native to offer much in the way of fantasy value.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Close to returning
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Bernard-Docker is "on the verge" of returning from his high ankle sprain, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
Bernard-Docker has been sidelined for over a month with his high ankle sprain, but it sounds like his absence could be coming to an end sooner rather than later. The 22-year-old defender's picked up one helper through six NHL appearances this season.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Moved to IR
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Bernard-Docker (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Sunday, per CapFriendly.
It was already announced that Bernard-Docker was expected to miss around a month of action with his ankle injury so this move will clear a roster spot for his replacement. The 22-year-old averaged 17:44 of ice time with nine hits in six games prior to getting injured.
