Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Placed on injured reserve
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Bernard-Docker (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Friday, per the NHL media site.
Bernard-Docker was injured during practice Monday and had to be helped off the ice with a high-ankle sprain. The 24-year-old defenseman was replaced in the lineup by Nikolas Matinpalo on the third unit. Expect Bernard-Docker to be out until after the 4 Nation Face-Off tournament in February. Bernard-Docker had a goal and three assists in 25 appearances with the Senators before his injury.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Facing extended absence
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Bernard-Docker sustained a high-ankle sprain that is expected to keep him out long term, per TSN 1200 Ottawa on Tuesday.
Bernard-Docker had to be helped off the ice when he was hurt during Monday's practice, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see it was a significant injury. Considering the 24-year-old blueliner has just four points in 25 games this season and has never even reached the 15-point threshold, his absence is unlikely to impact the majority of fantasy players. Nikolas Matinpalo figures to replace Bernard-Docker in the lineup -- at least until Travis Hamonic (lower body) is ready to return.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Undergoing evaluation
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Bernard-Docker needed to be helped off the ice at practice Monday and is undergoing further evaluation, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
Bernard-Docker appeared to be headed for the press box for Tuesday's matchup with Detroit even prior to getting hurt, as Nikolas Matinpalo was skating on the third pairing. Still, if the 24-year-old Bernard-Docker can't play, the Senators may need to call up a player from the minors to at least serve as an emergency depth option.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Nets first goal of season
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Bernard-Docker scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Predators.
Bernard-Docker opened the scoring at 5:07 of the second period. The 24-year-old defenseman has been trusted with more standard third-pairing minutes lately, though his ice time tends to be limited in closer contests. He's at four points, 15 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 16 appearances.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Supplies assist in loss
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Bernard-Docker recorded an assist in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Kings.
Bernard-Docker spent most of November as a healthy scratch, but he's played in four of the last five games. He's getting another look since Artem Zub (broken foot) is out well into December at a minimum. Still, Bernard-Docker is seeing limited ice time on the third pairing and next to nothing for power-play time. He has three assists, 12 shots on net, 19 blocked shots, 11 hits and a plus-1 rating over 13 appearances this season.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Records helper in win
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Bernard-Docker notched an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.
This was Bernard-Docker's second helper through eight outings this season. He continues to see consistent third-pairing usage, and he bounced back with 14:45 of ice time Saturday after seeing just 8:06 in Friday's loss to the Rangers. Bernard-Docker has added eight shots on net, nine hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating this season. His spot in the lineup appears to be safe until Artem Zub (concussion) is cleared to play again, but Bernard-Docker offers minimal upside in fantasy.
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Senators' Jacob Bernard-Docker: Nabs assist Friday
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Bernard-Docker recorded an assist in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Golden Knights.
Bernard-Docker has suited up in four straight games and now has his first point of the campaign. The 24-year-old blueliner has added five shots on net, four hits, two blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while averaging 14:25 of ice time in a third-pairing role. He's likely to be in the lineup as long as Artem Zub (concussion) is on the shelf.
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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.
