Kleven has been sidelined for over three weeks due to an upper-body injury, but will return to the lineup and make his postseason debut in Game Three. The 24-year-old defenseman had a breakout season, becoming a reliable blueliners for the Senators, averaging 17:21 time-on-ice and scoring 18 points (3G / 15A) in 70 games.
Kleven missed the final seven games of the regular season and is questionable to play in Game 1 in Carolina. Kleven was on the ice for Friday's practice, but skated as an extra, signalling that he may be unavailable to open the series. Head coach Travis Green said that Kleven is closer to playing, but likely won't announce any lineup changes ahead of warmups.
The Senators are already without three blueline regulars in Jake Sanderson (upper body), Nick Jensen (knee), and Thomas Chabot (upper body), and added Kleven to the list on Thursday. The 24-year-old Kleven has seen a massive uptick in playing time as a result of team injuries, but exited Thursday's 4-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres early in the first period after taking a puck to the face.
Nick Jensen will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Kleven to return to the lineup against the Blue Jackets. The 23-year-old Kleven is averaging 17:05 time-on-ice and has five assists in 32 games this season.
Kleven suffered a lower-body injury during Saturday's win over the Blackhawks and will miss Sunday's game against the Bruins. With Kleven out, look for Nikolas Matinpalo to draw back into the lineup.
Donovan Sebrango and Nikolas Matinpalo will be healthy scratches on Ottawa's blueline on Monday against the Nashville Predators, allowing Tyler Kleven and Jordan Spence to make their season debuts. The 23-year-old Kleven played a career-high 79 games last season, averaging 14:28 time-on-ice and scoring 10 points (4G / 6A).
Kleven will begin the 2025-26 season on Injured Reserve, recovering from an undisclosed ailment. The 23-year-old defenseman played a career-high 79 games last season, averaging 14:28 time-on-ice and scoring 10 points (4G / 6A).
The 2024-25 season was the first full NHL season for Kleven, who had 19 points (4G / 6A) in 79 games. He also had a solid postseason, posting two assists, eight blocked shots and 16 hits while averaging 15:47 TOI/gm in six games vs. the Maple Leafs.
Kleven has not played since February 26th due to a lower-body injury but could return to the lineup on Saturday. The 23-year-old Kleven is averaging 14:19 time-on-ice, recording four points (2G / 2A), 76 blocks, and 70 hits in 58 games this season.
Kleven suffered the injury in the first period of Wednesday's game and has not played since. The 23-year-old Kleven is averaging 14:19 time-on-ice, recording four points (2G / 2A), 76 blocks, and 70 hits in 58 games this season.
Kleven suffered the injury in the first period of Wednesday's game and was unable to return. The 23-year-old Kleven is averaging 14:19 time-on-ice, recording four points (2G / 2A), 76 blocks, and 70 hits in 58 games this season.
Kleven suffered the injury in the first period of Wednesday's game and was unable to return. We should get an update on his status ahead of Ottawa's game against the Sharks on Saturday.
With Thomas Chabot set to return to Ottawa's lineup, Kleven will be returning to Belleville (AHL). The 22-year-old scored one point (0G / 1A) in nine games with Ottawa this season.
