Ottawa Senators rookie forward Tim Stützle is expected to miss a second straight game Thursday when the team faces the Winnipeg Jets.

Senators head coach DJ Smith said Wednesday Stützle will take part in the gameday skate, but is considered "doubtful" to face the Jets, after missing the first of three straight games against Winnipeg on Tuesday. He noted the team would not risk having the 19-year-old aggravate his current injury.

“It's just been something that's nagging," Smith said. “And it really is minor but something that hampers him to not be able to go, to be a 100 per cent and with a player like that at his age, you know, we're not going to take that risk.”

Selected third overall in the 2020 NHL Draft, Stützle has one goal through two games with the Senators this season. Smith said Tuesday the rookie is considered "day-to-day."

The 19-year-old had five goals and 10 points in five games with Germany at the World Juniors prior to joining Ottawa's training camp.

Alex Galchenyuk skated in Stützle's spot on the team's second line in their overtime loss against the Jets, scoring in the second period.