Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan will be a healthy scratch against the San Jose Sharks on Sunday night, head coach D.J. Smith told reporters, including The Athletic's Hailey Salvian.
Ryan will be replaced in the lineup by forward Filip Chlapik, the team's 48th overall selection in the 2015 draft.
The 32-year-old Ryan in the fifth season of a seven-year deal, which carries a cap hit of $7.25 million.
The veteran has just one goal and three assists through 10 contests this season. He's seen his role reduced and is averaging 12:36 minutes of ice time per game.
This is only the second time Ryan has been a healthy scratch in the last 12 years. He was left out of the lineup in January 2017 by former Sens coach Guy Boucher, according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun.
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