The Ottawa Senators want to make sure Erik Karlsson is as healthy as possible for the postseason.

The Norris Trophy candidate is not expected to suit up for the team's final two regular-season games, after missing Thursday's playoff-clinching win over Boston with a foot injury.

"Most likely Erik will not play until the end of the regular season," Senators general manager Dorion said Friday, per NHL.com. "(But) if tomorrow was Game 1 of the playoffs … he would be playing."

The Senators sit second in the Atlantic Division and remain in a fight for home-ice advantage in the opening round.

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