Ice Chips: Sens' Chabot expected to return Tuesday

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Senators defenceman Thomas Chabot (undisclosed) is expected to return to the lineup next Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild. He was placed on injured reserve this past Tuesday after leaving Sunday's game against the Washington Capitals.

There is also a strong possibility that goaltender Matt Murray plays one of teams weekend games, either Saturday against the Boston Bruins, or Sunday against the New York Rangers. 

The expectation is Thomas Chabot will play Tuesday against Minnesota after being placed on injured-reserve. Matt Murray is a strong possibility for the one of the games on the weekend. #Sens

Chabot, 25, has three goals and 21 assists in 45 games this season.

Murray, 27, has posted a 5-9-2 record with a 2.69 goals-against average and .919 save percentage in 17 games this season. 

Forward Laurent Dauphin will be in the lineup for Thursday's game against the St. Louis Blues, according to Canadiens' head coach Martin St. Louis.

Martin St-Louis affirme que Laurent Dauphin sera de retour dans la formation pour le match de ce soir contre les Blues.Martin St. Louis says that Laurent Dauphin will return to the lineup for tonight's game against the Blues.#GoHabsGo

Dauphin, 26, has recorded two goals and four assists in 16 games with the Habs this season.