Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson has been ruled out for the remainder of Tuesday night's contest against the Buffalo Sabres with a lower-body injury.
Batherson suffered the ailment after goaltender Aaron Dell sent him crashing into the boards with a lowered shoulder.
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Batherson leads the Senators with 33 points over 30 contests this season, including 12 goals.
Ottawa also ruled out forward Dylan Gambrell after he suffered an upper-body injury during the first period.
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