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Senators’ Linus Ullmark to start for 1st time in over a month vs. Devils

The Ottawa Senators have been without starting goaltender Linus Ullmark since late December after he took a leave of absence for personal reasons — but the Swede will be back between the pipes on Saturday night against the visiting New Jersey Devils, as first reported by Sportsnet’s Alex Adams.

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Senators G Linus Ullmark to make first start since leave

Ottawa goaltender Linus Ullmark will make his first start since returning from a personal leave when the Senators host the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Ottawa Senators Penalty Kill Has Played Massive Role in Struggles

The Ottawa Senators penalty kill has struggled mightily all season long. If they miss the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it will be a huge reason why. The

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

NHL Predictions Senators Saturday Edition New Jersey Devils at Ottawa

Today we have a Saturday edition of NHL Predictions, featuring the New Jersey Devils traveling to visit the Ottawa Senators, in the Canadian national city.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Jake Sanderson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31

Insider Says Jake Sanderson Already Belongs with NHL’s Elite

Jason Bukala on the FAN Hockey Show tossed out a question that stuck with me: How far down the list of top NHL defencemen do you go before you get to Jake Sanderson?

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

James Reimer News / Field Level Media / January 30

Veteran goalie James Reimer to lead Senators vs. Devils

The Ottawa Senators were in dire straits when it came to their goaltending situation. Starter Linus Ullmark recently stepped away to deal with some mental issues, and young backup Leevi Merilainen wasn't ready to replace him.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Pinto vs. MacKinnon Proves Senators Have NHL’s Best Centre Group

One thing that every team tries to accomplish is having some truly elite players down the middle of the ice. For the Ottawa Senators, it appears that the centre position is going to be the least of their concerns for many years.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / January 30

Five Thoughts for a Friday: Reasonable Expectations

As we learned in business school (*I never went to business school) your team probably won't respond to vague and generalized instructions such as, "Do better" or "Stop being trash." As much as you may want to convey to your team to stop being trash and do better, the message may not land the way you want it to.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / January 29

Can the Ottawa Senators still make the playoffs?

January has been a difficult month for the Ottawa Senators, at one point losing eight of 11 games and falling outside of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

The 25 best late-round NHL Draft picks

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / January 29

Giroux and Stutzle Hit Milestones as Senators Keep Rolling

Sometimes the wins tell you part of the story, but the individual milestones fill in the rest of the picture. Last night, Ottawa’s 5–2 victory over Colorado wasn’t just a statement on the scoreboard — it was another step in two careers quietly building their legacies.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / January 29

For a Night, the Senators Showed the NHL's Best Team

The Ottawa Senators didn’t steal this one — they owned it. A 5–2 win over the Colorado Avalanche at Canadian Tire Centre felt calm, deliberate, and quietly authoritative.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Ottawa Senators’ Top 3 Trade Deadline Targets

The Ottawa Senators have not lived up to expectations this season. After finally returning to the playoffs last season, breaking a seven-season-long drought, they stumbled out of the gate and have fallen to second-last in the Eastern Conference.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 29

NHL roundup: Senators' defense supplies offense in win over Avs

Ottawa used its defense to spur its offense Wednesday as the six Senators defensemen tallied seven assists in the team's 5-2 home victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Why the Ottawa Senators Should Be Calling About Jesper Wallstedt

If the Minnesota Wild are open to moving Jesper Wallstedt, the Ottawa Senators should be on the phone. Elite goaltending prospects rarely become available, and when they do, the asking price is steep for a reason.