Chris Kelly draws into Senators’ lineup for Game 7

Ottawa Senators' Chris Kelly (22) is returning to the lineup for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Pittsburgh Penguins. (Fred Chartrand/CP)

Veteran forward Chris Kelly is returning to the Ottawa Senators lineup for Game 7 against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Kelly, 36, appeared in all 82 regular season games for the Senators this season but has only played in one playoff game so far. In Game 5 of Round 1 against the Boston Bruins, Kelly played 7:10 of ice time and had one shot on goal.

For his career, Kelly has played in 91 playoff games including winning the Stanley Cup with the Boston Bruins in 2011.

Kelly replaces rookie forward Colin White, who played in Game 6.

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