DALLAS, TEXAS - APRIL 09: Jason Spezza #90 of the Dallas Stars celebrates his hat trick against the Nashville Predators in the third period at American Airlines Center on April 9, 2016 in Dallas, ...

Philadelphia Flyers’ Scott Hartnell, left, tries to slow down Ottawa Senators’ Jason Spezza during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum ...

OTTAWA - Jason Spezza says there's no reason to worry about his back. The Senators star centre won't be playing in Thursday's pre-season game against Montreal due to a minor strain, but says it has ...

Ottawa Senators center Jason Spezza (notes) missed 22 games last season due to an MCL injury, and another five in October of this season. So, playing Mr. Brightside: They've been through this before.