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Big First Game Back At The Bell Centre For The Habs Tonight Against The Senators

The Montreal Canadiens (8-3-0) will be taking on the Ottawa Senators (6-5-1) in their first game back at the Bell Centre after their Western Canada Road Trip, where they collected 6 of a possible 8 points in those 4 games.

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Senators make backup-goaltender swap ahead of bout with Canadiens

The Senators continue to swap out their backup goalies.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 1

NHL Predictions Saturday Night Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens

Welcome to an all-Canadian, Atlantic Division clash of NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Check out our statistical breakdown, analysis, storylines, and predictions for not just this one, but games all season long.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / November 1

The Ottawa Senators: Slow Starters, Comeback Kings, or Both?

Only one statistic jumps out at me when I look at the Ottawa Senators' up-and-down month of October. It's not their improved offense and deadly power-play, nor is it having the East's worst goaltending and a putrid penalty kill; you could suss all of that out, because stranger things have happened in a sample size this small.

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The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Linus Ullmark News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Senators’ Linus Ullmark takes accountability for controversial postgame comments

It was nothing short of a frustrating loss for the Ottawa Senators earlier this week, as the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks scored a whopping seven goals against them as part of a 7-3 blowout victory in the Windy City.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Linus Ullmark News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

3 Veteran Goalies the Senators Can Target to Back up Ullmark

Goaltending issues have become a yearly concern for the Ottawa Senators, and after betting on Linus Ullmark to fix all their woes last season, the team has come out with a middling 6-5-1 record while allowing the fifth-most goals in the NHL.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Senators’ Polarizing Special Teams Could Decide Their 2025-26 Season

In the NHL, special teams can make or break a season. For the Ottawa Senators, they’ve often done both. This season is no exception with the team’s power play showing signs of promise and its penalty kill nothing short of doom.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / October 31

Five Thoughts: Goaltending and Tape Job Questions

For the most part, the Ottawa Senators' goaltending has been below average this season, leaving fans wanting better efforts and results in net. Giving up weak and early goals on a consistent basis does not bode well for the confidence of the players or the goalies themselves.

Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / October 31

Senators Battle Back for Shootout Win Over Flames

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 30

Senators erase 3 deficits, finish Flames in shootout

Drake Batherson netted the shootout winner to give the host Ottawa Senators a 4-3 comeback victory over the struggling Calgary Flames on Thursday. Lars Eller collected one goal and one assist while Artem Zub and Jake Sanderson also scored for Ottawa, which has won four of five games.

Brady Tkachuk News / Inside The Rink / October 30

Team USA Media Summit: Tkachuk and Olympians Ready for Milan 2026

The Team USA Media Summit brought together a diverse panel of Olympians and hopefuls—from hockey to bobsled and skeleton—to talk about the challenges and motivations shaping their road to Milan-Cortina 2026.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 29

Senators look to raise their game against mistake-prone Flames

The Ottawa Senators received an important reminder in their last outing of how quickly fortunes can change in the NHL. The Senators can prove they learned their lesson when hosting the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

Connor Bedard News / Yardbarker / October 29

Connor Bedard looks poised for breakout year, has first hat trick

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard looks poised for breakout year, records first hat trick

Bedard is showing signs that the third year of his career is going to be a potentially massive breakout performance.

Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem

Rangers' Matt Rempe dealing with long-term injury, but help is on the way

Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results

Fan falls from upper level of PPG Paints Arena at Penguins game

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Drake Batherson News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

How Batherson Got the Ottawa Senators Groove Back

Down, but certainly not out. A team that can’t keep the puck out of their net and an unfortunate injury to the captain, Brady Tkachuk. But perhaps we didn’t see it coming, because it was right in front of our face.

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

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Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

The Senators are smart to manage Linus Ullmark’s minutes amidst a condensed schedule

The Ottawa Senators are off to a solid start to their 2025-26 season as they look to build upon the momentum they generated last season and make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second year in a row.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 27

Senators Humiliate Bruins in Rout

The Ottawa Senators started the season with multiple games where they lost after giving up six or more goals. Now, several weeks into the season, they’ve decided to dole out that same medicine to teams around the league.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27

Senators' 4-goal third sends Bruins to 7-2 loss

Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle each registered two goals and an assist as the Ottawa Senators cruised past the visiting Boston Bruins 7-2 on Monday night.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / October 27

Can Senators Forward Keep Up Incredible Scoring Pace?

The Ottawa Senators are off to a less than perfect start to the 2025-2026 season. The team is 4-4-1 through nine games and lumped in the middle of the pack of Eastern Conference teams jockeying for a playoff spot.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Daily Faceoff / October 25

Alex Ovechkin plays 1,500th NHL game vs. Ottawa Senators

Alexander Ovechkin continues to make history as he reaches the tail end of his NHL career with the Washington Capitals, playing his 1,500th regular season

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Senators’ Brady Tkachuk breaks silence on brutal thumb injury

The Ottawa Senators lost their captain Brady Tkachuk to an unfortunate injury. He underwent thumb surgery after suffering the injury back on October 13.

Brady Tkachuk News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Senators' Brady Tkachuk Breaks Silence About Thumb Surgery on Wednesday

Brady Tkachuk is back with the Ottawa Senators, but not yet on the ice. The Senators' captain broke his silence on Wednesday, addressing his thumb injury and the surgery that will keep him sidelined for up to eight weeks.

Shane Pinto News / NHL Trade Talk / October 20

Insider: Certain Pinto Contract Could Upset Other Senators Players

With Ottawa’s young stars and top players commanding top salaries, Shane Pinto’s next deal may need a bridge-style approach to fit under the team’s cap structure.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Senators recall Mads Sogaard, reassign Leevi Merilainen

The Ottawa Senators have swapped which goalie will hold the backup’s role on their NHL roster. Per an official team announcement, netminder Leevi Merilainen has been reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators, while Mads Sogaard has been recalled.

Shane Pinto News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Senators expected to resume Shane Pinto extension talks soon

With Senators center Shane Pinto heading into the final year of his contract this season, the team and his representatives held extension talks over the offseason but were too far apart in terms of his value.

Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / October 16