Doctors at Ottawa Hospital on Friday upgraded the condition of the Senators team doctor.

Dr. Donald Chow's condition was upgraded from critical to serious, a hospital spokesperson said.

Chow, 53, was driving his motorcycle on Fisher Avenue in Ottawa last Saturday just before 3 p.m., when he collided with a car at the intersection with Kintyre Private. Chow suffered severe head and chest injuries, paramedics said.

The elderly woman driving the car was transported to hospital with minor injuries, paramedics said.

Chow, known as "Doc Chow," has been with the Senators since 1992, said a media statement on the NHL team's website.

"He's a very caring person. He's helped every one of us in one way or another," general manager Bryan Murray said.