Ottawa Senators star center Jason Spezza is expected to play Saturday against the San Jose Sharks, according to the Ottawa Sun.

Spezza skated pain-free for the fourth straight day, and said "I felt good. I'd imagine I'll be in the lineup. At this point I've had four days of pain free so I don't know what a couple of more days (of rest) would do for it."

An official announcement on his status will be made Saturday after the team's morning skate.