Zack Ostapchuk - NHL News & Rumors

First career NHL goal Sunday Ostapchuk netted his first career NHL goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Devils.

Impact It took 39 career games for Ostapchuk to score his first career goal, but it was a crucial one in a low-scoring affair Sunday. He opened the scoring at 13:16 in the middle frame. The 21-year-old is averaging just 8:47 of ice time this season while filling a fourth-line role, which limits his appeal in most formats. The Alberta native has chipped in four points through 32 appearances in 2024-25.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Ostapchuk scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

JANUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

Brought up from minors Ostapchuk was promoted from AHL Belleville on Friday.

Impact Ostapchuk has three assists in 20 NHL games this season. Surprisingly, the center has taken only six shots on goal, but he does have 42 hits in 2024-25. He is expected to play on the fourth line in Winnipeg on Saturday.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to minors Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Monday.

Impact Ostapchuk has three assists, six shots on goal, seven blocked shots and 42 hits in 20 NHL outings this season. He will probably be back with the big club after the holiday break. Ottawa's road trip resumes in Winnipeg on Saturday.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Ostapchuk Pregame Media vs VAN | Ottawa Senators Zaco Ostapchuk speaks to the media ahead of the Senators game against the Canucks

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • NHL.COM

Zack Ostapchuk and Travis Green Pregame Media vs VAN

DECEMBER 21, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Manages helper in win Ostapchuk logged an assist and three hits in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Kraken.

Impact Ostapchuk has two helpers over his last four games. He's been shuffled to and from the AHL a few times, but he'll likely center the Senators' fourth line during their nine-game road trip, which started Tuesday. Ostapchuk is at three helpers, five shots on net, 37 hits and an even plus-minus rating over 17 appearances this season.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back with big club Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.

Impact Ostapchuk has played in Ottawa's last 10 games and should be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Seattle. He has chipped in two assists and 34 hits in 16 NHL appearances this season while occupying a bottom-six role.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minors Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.

Impact Ostapchuk has two assists and 34 hits in 16 NHL appearances this season. His demotion to the minors is presumably for salary cap reasons. If that is the case, Ostapchuk will likely accompany Ottawa on the team's four-game road trip before the holiday break.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Friday Ostapchuk (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Friday versus the Hurricanes, per TSN 1200 Ottawa.

Impact Ostapchuk left Wednesday's game against the Ducks with an apparent injury, but it looks like it won't cost him additional time. The Senators brought up Cole Reinhardt from AHL Belleville anyway, but Ostapchuk is slated to play on the fourth line as usual.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game early Ostapchuk (undisclosed) did not finish Wednesday's game versus the Ducks, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Impact There was no update on Ostapchuk's status after the game. He had an assist and two hits over 5:41 of ice time Wednesday. If he is unavailable for Friday's game versus the Hurricanes, the Senators will likely need to call up a forward.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Ostapchuk Media Availability - Nov. 24 | Ottawa Senators Zack Ostapchuk speaks to the media following practice at Bell Sensplex

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • NHL.COM

Summoned from AHL Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Sunday.

Impact Ostapchuk has earned one assist, three shots on net, five blocked shots and eight hits in six NHL outings this season. He has one goal and seven helpers across nine AHL appearances in 2024-25. Ostapchuk will be an option to play Monday versus Calgary, or he could be a healthy scratch as an extra forward.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Ostapchuk was reassigned to AHL Belleville on Tuesday.

Impact Ostapchuk has been bouncing between levels of late but has still played in the Senators' last six contests, registering one assist, eight hits and three shots while averaging 10:25 of ice time. Still, the decision to demote the 21-year-old center ahead of Tuesday's tilt versus Toronto could be an indication that David Perron (personal) is ready to return to action. It likely won't be the last time Ostapchuk gets into an NHL game this year, as he figures to be on the shortlist of potential call-ups throughout the 2024-25 campaign.

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up Monday Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.

Impact Ostapchuk was loaned to the AHL club Sunday but will rejoin Ottawa a day later. He's made six NHL appearances to begin the year, logging an assist, eight hits and five blocked shots while averaging 10:25 of ice time.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to AHL Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.

Impact Ostapchuk has one assist, five blocked shots and eight hits through six NHL appearances this season. His demotion could bode well for the availability of Shane Pinto (undisclosed) or David Perron (personal) ahead of Tuesday's game versus Toronto.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated from minors Ostapchuk was recalled from AHL Belleville on Monday.

Impact Ostapchuk has played in each of the Senators' last three games, registering one assist, one shot and four hits while averaging 11:55 of ice time. Until Shane Pinto (undisclosed) or David Perron (personal) is back with the team, Ostapchuk figures to continue bouncing between levels while playing for the Senators.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to AHL Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Sunday.

Impact Ostapchuk has one assist, four blocked shots and four hits in three NHL outings this season. If this is a cap-related demotion, the 21-year-old forward could return to the big club before Tuesday's matchup against Buffalo.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from minors Ostapchuk was elevated from AHL Belleville on Thursday.

Impact Ostapchuk picked up an assist in his first game this season against the Blues on Tuesday while logging 15:03 of ice time. It was the 21-year-old's first NHL point, having been blanked in all seven appearances for the Senators last year. Given the team's injury situation, Ostapchuk could see plenty of minutes with the club in the short term, at least until David Perron (personal) or Shane Pinto (undisclosed) is able to rejoin the team.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to minors Ostapchuk was loaned to AHL Belleville on Wednesday.

Impact Ostapchuk made his season debut for the Senators on Tuesday and recorded an assist and a hit in 15:03 of ice time in an 8-1 win over St. Louis. He'll head back to the minors, but it's possible that he rejoins the NHL club at some point if Ottawa needs additional depth.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zack Ostapchuk Pregame Availability vs STL | Ottawa Senators Zack Ostapchuk speaks to the media ahead of the Senators game against the Blues

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • NHL.COM

Recalled from minors Ostapchuk was summoned from AHL Belleville on Tuesday.

Impact Ostapchuk could draw into the lineup if David Perron (personal) isn't ready to go. Ostapchuk has yet to make an appearance in the NHL this season, but he's collected five points over six games with Belleville. The 21-year-old was a second-round selection by the Sens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to AHL Ostapchuk was assigned to AHL Belleville on Monday, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.

Impact The Senators opted to keep Adam Gaudette as the 13th forward over Ostapchuk. The 21-year-old Ostapchuk figures to be a top candidate for a call-up whenever the Senators need a forward.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brady Tkachuk, Nick Cousins, Zack Ostapchuk, and Travis Green Postgame Availability vs TOR

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Zack Ostapchuk Post-Game Availability vs. TOR | Ottawa Senators Zack Ostapchuk speaks to the media following the Senators win over the Maple Leafs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • NHL.COM

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