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NHL Predictions: Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers, March 31st

NHL Predictions: Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers, March 31st

For the Ottawa Senators, this is their second of two Florida games, as they face the Panthers in Sunrise tonight. Welcome back to NHL Predictions as we break down key storylines, statistics, and analysis, to try to decipher how this one will play out.

Hoyt Stanley News / Daily Faceoff / March 30
Senators sign Hoyt Stanley to three-year, entry-level contract

Senators sign Hoyt Stanley to three-year, entry-level contract

The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with defense prospect Hoyt Stanley, the club announced Monday afternoon.

Hoyt Stanley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30
Senators Sign Hoyt Stanley To Entry-Level Contract

Senators Sign Hoyt Stanley To Entry-Level Contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed their second collegiate prospect of the day. According to a team announcement, the Senators have signed defenseman Hoyt Stanley to a three-year, entry-level contract, beginning in the 2026-27 season.

Carter Yakemchuk News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30
Senators May Have Found Something Real in Yakemchuk

Senators May Have Found Something Real in Yakemchuk

Some guys make their debut, and you barely notice. Carter Yakemchuk wasn’t one of those guys. He showed up in Detroit and just played well. There was no hesitation, no “just keep it simple” energy.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Kevin Reidler News / Daily Faceoff / March 30
Senators sign Kevin Reidler to two-year, entry-level contract

Senators sign Kevin Reidler to two-year, entry-level contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Kevin Reidler to a two-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Monday morning. Reidler, 21, posted an 11-7-0 record with a 3.31 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage in 18 games with the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2025-26 season.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30
Senators, Kevin Reidler Agree To Entry-Level Contract

Senators, Kevin Reidler Agree To Entry-Level Contract

The Senators have agreed to terms with goalie prospect Kevin Reidler on a two-year, entry-level contract starting next season, general manager Steve Staios said.

Jorian Donovan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 29
Senators Reassign Jorian Donovan

Senators Reassign Jorian Donovan

3/29/26: The Senators announced Sunday morning that Donovan has been reassigned back to AHL Belleville. The move comes after Donovan was made a healthy scratch for the team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning yesterday.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 29
NHL Rumours and the Ottawa Senators Had a Surprise Result in Tampa Yesterday

NHL Rumours and the Ottawa Senators Had a Surprise Result in Tampa Yesterday

Welcome to another edition of NHL and Ottawa Senators rumours as we discuss what went down on Saturday. We knew the Sens had enough issues coming in without the services of Thomas Chabot and, very likely, Jake Sanderson.

Jordan Spence News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28
Projecting Jordan Spence’s Contract Negotiations

Projecting Jordan Spence’s Contract Negotiations

Senators defenseman Jordan Spence is in his first year with the team and has proven himself to be a worthwhile gamble after Ottawa acquired him last summer from the Kings in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick – 67th overall – and a 2026 sixth-round pick.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 28
The Key Contributors In the Ottawa Senators Playoff Chase

The Key Contributors In the Ottawa Senators Playoff Chase

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators looked like a pipe dream a short while ago. That was until some key contributors got them back in the race.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 28
NHL Predictions: Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning, March 28th

NHL Predictions: Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning, March 28th

Welcome to a Saturday afternoon edition of NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey, as the Ottawa Senators begin a two-game tour of Florida, with a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 28
Is There a Chance for the Senators to Get Into the Playoffs?

Is There a Chance for the Senators to Get Into the Playoffs?

The Ottawa Senators have become one of the season’s more compelling stories. A few weeks ago, they looked like they were trying to climb out of a deep hole.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27
Senators chasing critical points in visit to Lightning

Senators chasing critical points in visit to Lightning

The Ottawa Senators are in the throes of a playoff push, but adding two points Saturday afternoon against the host Tampa Bay Lightning will not be easy.

Linus Ullmark News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 27
Senators’ Linus Ullmark gives anti-shootout pitch after Penguins loss

Senators’ Linus Ullmark gives anti-shootout pitch after Penguins loss

The Ottawa Senators lost a crucial game in the shootout against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, and it didn’t sit well with starting goaltender Linus Ullmark.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / March 26
Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson before the start of the 2023-24 season, they were doing so with the intention of him providing another superstar presence. Lately, he's been doing just that. 

Sidney Crosby exits, but Penguins nip Senators in shootout
Penguins' Sidney Crosby leaves game with apparent lower-body injury
NHL Rumors: Penguins don't plan on trading Erik Karlsson
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
Thomas Chabot News / NHL Trade Talk / March 26
Senators Face Tough Road Without Chabot for Rest of Regular Season

Senators Face Tough Road Without Chabot for Rest of Regular Season

Following their fourth straight win, the Ottawa Senators remain red hot. As such, the timing of the bad news on the injury front makes it feel like the team can’t catch a break.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Senators star undergoes surgery, out six to eight weeks

Senators' Thomas Chabot undergoes surgery, out six to eight weeks

Bad injury luck has struck at the worst time for the Ottawa Senators. 

The red-hot Ottawa Senators are making the most of a turbulent season
John Carlson has provided Ducks with veteran puck-mover
Zach Werenski has emerged as the favorite for the Norris Trophy
Rangers' disappointing season leaves more questions than answers 
Has Rick Bowness emerged as a candidate for the Jack Adams?
Physical teams can go far in the playoffs if they master one crucial skill first
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 26
Ottawa Senators Represented Well at the 2026 NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament

Ottawa Senators Represented Well at the 2026 NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament

March is the time for NCAA madness, and although basketball gets most of the attention, the D1 Ice Hockey Championship is also starting this week, drawing thousands of fans from across the nation.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
Senators agree to economic partnership with Algonquin Anishinabe Nation ahead of new arena plans

Senators agree to economic partnership with Algonquin Anishinabe Nation ahead of new arena plans

Steps toward a new arena in the nation’s capital continue to be made. 

Senators’ Thomas Chabot Undergoes Surgery, Out Six-To-Eight Weeks
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25
Senators keep surging through injuries with Penguins up next

Senators keep surging through injuries with Penguins up next

Despite a slew of injuries to defensemen, the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night on a four-game winning streak. The Senators have also won six of their last seven.

Carter Yakemchuk News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25
Yakemchuk’s Debut Raises a Big Question for Ottawa

Yakemchuk’s Debut Raises a Big Question for Ottawa

There are debuts… and then there are debuts that make you sit up a little straighter in your chair. Carter Yakemchuk gave the Ottawa Senators one of those kinds of debuts on Tuesday night.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 24
Senators Recall Yakemchuk, Donovan for NHL Debuts in Crucial Game vs. Red Wings

Senators Recall Yakemchuk, Donovan for NHL Debuts in Crucial Game vs. Red Wings

The Ottawa Senators announced on Mar. 24 that they have recalled defensemen Carter Yakemchuk and Jorian Donovan, who will both make their NHL debuts against the Detroit Red Wings.

Jake Sanderson News / The Hockey Writers / March 23
Senators News & Rumours: Race for the Playoffs, Sanderson Injury Update & More

Senators News & Rumours: Race for the Playoffs, Sanderson Injury Update & More

The Ottawa Senators are refusing to go quietly. They had a dominant 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in another instalment of the Battle of Ontario on Saturday night.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 20
Can the Ottawa Senators Actually Make a Playoff Push?

Can the Ottawa Senators Actually Make a Playoff Push?

The Ottawa Senators are suddenly a story again. And not the “let’s talk about rebuilding next year” kind of story. They’ve put together a little run here, and for the first time in months, you can almost see them sneaking into the playoff conversation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 19
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer achieves another big milestone

Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer achieves another big milestone

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer is not only running away with NHL's Rookie of the Year race, he also continues to do things no other 18-year-old defenseman has ever done.

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