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Tim Stutzle Hits 400 Games Played as an Ottawa Senator

In honour of Tim Stutzle of the Ottawa Senators 400th career NHL regular season game tonight versus the Sidney Crosby led Pittsburgh Penguins, let’s bring a recap of where he is in his career.

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Senators Announce Ring of Honor for Veteran Coach

The Ottawa Senators are honoring the man who built the foundation of their franchise. The team announced that they will induct Jacques Martin, a coach who led them through their most successful era, into the Ring of Honor at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, January 24.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / December 18

LNN: Coaching Change in Belleville, Sens Honours and More

The Ottawa Senators are fighting to survive in the East playoff race, with captain Brady Tkachuk coming in clutch for the first time this season. Lost in these stressful times, is some rather unexpected news out of Belleville.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Senators Prospect Report: Midseason College Check-In

The first half of the college calendar is over. All but two NCAA programs wrapped up their semesters on Dec. 14, with only Omaha and Augustana scheduled to play on Dec.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 17

Senators Injury Updates: Chabot, Eller, Pinto

During today’s practice, the Ottawa Senators shared that defenseman Thomas Chabot had been a full participant. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean he’ll return tomorrow night against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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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.

Steve Staios News / SensChirp / December 17

Senators Announce Changes in Belleville

The Ottawa Senators have an extra day off between games this week and Steve Staios has decided to make the most of his down time, announcing some significant changes in the American Hockey League.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / December 16

Ottawa Senators Prospect Update - December 16th, 2025

The holiday break is fast approaching and both the NCAA and the CHL are winding down before starting up fresh in 2026, so most teams only played and handful of games over the last two weeks.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / December 16

Redlining: The Ottawa Senators Have Big Structural Problems

The Ottawa Senators erased a one-goal deficit and beat the Winnipeg Jets in overtime on Monday. But before last night, they’ve only managed three wins in their past ten, and the standings haven’t been kind.

Brady Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / December 15

Brady Tkachuk, Senators rally in overtime for road victory over Jets

After Jake Sanderson tied it with a goal late in the regulation, Brady Tkachuk scored 2:11 into the overtime, as the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 3-2 victory over the host Winnipeg Jets on Monday night.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 15

Senators Come Back Late in Third; Defeat Jets 3-2 in Overtime

The Ottawa Senators came back to defeat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime at Canada Life Centre Monday night. Brady Tkachuk played the hero at 2:11 in the extra frame, finishing off a two-on-one rush with Tim Stutzle.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / December 15

Senators’ Playoff Hopes Hang in the Balance at Christmas

The Ottawa Senators have dug a hole for themselves, sitting in seventh place in the Atlantic Division with a 3-7-0 record in their last 10 matchups. Now

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / December 15

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Ottawa Senators vs Winnipeg Jets

Monday Night Hockey on Prime continues today with an all-Canadian matchup with the Ottawa Senators visiting the Winnipeg Jets. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 13

Senators Recall Olle Lycksell; Lars Eller To Miss An Extended Period

The injury woes continue for the Senators as Postmedia’s Bruce Garrioch relays that center Lars Eller has been ruled out for the remainder of their road

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 12

Analyst believes Brady Tkachuk will have eyes on the Philadelphia Flyers

Analyst Colby Cohen recently said he’s heard that if Tkachuk ever does leave Ottawa, he would strongly consider joining the Philadelphia Flyers.

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The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

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The 'NFL's active TD-catch leaders' quiz

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Lars Eller News / Daily Faceoff / December 12

Senators’ Lars Eller to miss rest of team’s road trip

A veteran in the nation’s capital is back on the shelf. When speaking to the media on Friday, Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green stated that forward Lars Eller is going to be out “a little while” with a lower-body injury.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / December 11

Tim Stutzle's 2 goals propel Senators past Blue Jackets

Tim Stutzle scored twice to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 6-3 win over the host Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night. Drake Batherson and Michael Amadio each had a goal and two assists while David Perron and Claude Giroux added a goal and an assist apiece for the Senators, who had lost five of their previous six games.

NHL News / Athlon Sports / December 10

Matthew Tkachuk, Brady Tkachuk Make Feelings Clear On Olympic Rink Situation

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan continue generating questions as construction delays and rink-size issues surround the new Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 9

Tkachuk brothers don't care about smaller Olympic hockey ice

Over the past week and change, a slow drip of concerning stories about the status of the hockey arena set to host competition at the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

The 25 greatest NHL goalies who never won a Stanley Cup

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Olle Lycksell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 9

Senators recall Olle Lycksell

Winger Olle Lycksell has been recalled by the Senators from AHL Belleville, according to a team announcement. They had an open roster spot after reassigning Hayden Hodgson to Belleville on Sunday.

Dylan Cozens News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Does Dylan Cozens Actually Matter to the Senators?

Since Dylan Cozens came to the Ottawa Senators in the deal that sent Josh Norris the other way last season, from that point on, the Senators steadied themselves.

Shane Pinto News / Field Level Media / December 6

Senators F Shane Pinto (lower body) out at least 2 weeks

Ottawa Senators forward Shane Pinto is going to miss a minimum of two weeks due to a lower-body injury, head coach Travis Green announced Saturday. Pinto,

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / December 6

No timeline for return for Senators' Shane Pinto after suffering injury

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green told reporters Friday that he doesn’t have an update on forward Shane Pinto’s injury.

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The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 5

Senators rumors: Pierre LeBrun pours cold water on potential blockbuster trade

The Ottawa Senators finally returned to the playoffs last season, which raised their expectations heading into this season. Early rumors out of Canada’s capital stated that the Senators were interested in hitting a “home run” in the trade market to improve their chances.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / December 4

The Ottawa Senators Lose Centre for Remainder of Ranger Game

It is difficult that injuries are starting to pile up for the Ottawa Senators. In tonight’s game versus the New York Rangers, we found out early in the second period that centre Shane Pinto would miss the remainder of the contest with a lower-body injury.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / December 3

Senators Star Has Viral Moment Over Prank Gone Wrong

Things are looking awfully bright in Ottawa these days. For a roster that may not be the flashiest or most talent-stacked group in the league, the Senators are winning on identity — structure, buy-in, and a level of chemistry most teams can only dream of.