Kurtis MacDermid News: Can't get into lineup

MacDermid was scratched for the 13th game in a row in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Panthers.

MacDermid has played just once in the calendar year, which came against the Flames on March 5. The 32-year-old has one helper, 33 PIM and 13 hits over 17 appearances while averaging just 3:54 of ice time. It's telling that the converted winger, who used to be a defenseman, hasn't been able to get into the lineup even as the Senators are missing three of their usual blueliners in Thomas Chabot (forearm), Nick Jensen (knee) and Jake Sanderson (upper body), as well as two replacements in Dennis Gilbert (upper body) and Carter Yakemchuk (upper body). MacDermid may need the team's forward group to take some hits before he becomes an option. However, the Senators may not trust him to contribute while they're battling for a playoff spot.