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Senators Beat Devils 4-1: What Did We Learn?

Something encouraging is happening in Ottawa right now, and it goes beyond the standings. The Senators went into New Jersey on Monday night and came away with a 4-1 win over the Devils, their fifth victory in six games.

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Linus Ullmark shines as Senators turn back Devils

Linus Ullmark continued his early-season dominance to carry the Ottawa Senators to their third consecutive victory with a 4-1 win over the New Jersey Devils Monday night in Newark, N.J.

Nikolas Matinpalo News / SenShot / October 12

Matinpalo exits the game against the Devils early after a big hit

Just a few days ago, there was a silving lining for the Ottawa Senators. Defenceman Artem Zub resumed skating in a regular jersey at practice and head coach Travis Green provided an update on Jake Sanderson and said that his return was on the horizon.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Senators’ Nikolas Matinpalo leaves game with upper-body injury

A rough and early end to a game for an experienced blueliner. On Monday night, Ottawa Senators defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo exited a game against the New Jersey Devils early with an upper-body injury.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 12

Senators reveal lineup against the Devils and there is still no signs of Sanderson or Zub

The Ottawa Senators will visit the New Jersey Devils tonight at the Prudential Center. Despite hopes that they may have Jake Sanderson or Artem Zub back in their lineup, the writing was on the wall when the club recalled Belleville Senators defenceman Jorian Donovan for some roster reassurance on this quick, one game road trip.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Linus Ullmark News / Professor Press Box / October 12

Linus Ullmark Is Giving the Senators Something as Key as Wins

There's a little more to Linus Ullmark's latest win than the fact that he's now won his first four starts of the season. On Saturday, the Ottawa Senators found themselves down 2-0 to Nashville after the first period.

Linus Ullmark News / Field Level Media / October 11

Senators, Linus Ullmark look to continue strong start vs. Devils

The Ottawa Senators have plenty to be thankful for heading into a Canadian Thanksgiving matchup on Monday against the New Jersey Devils in Newark, N.J.

Cameron Crotty News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

Senators place Cameron Crotty on injured reserve

Some roster moves in the nation’s capital on Thanksgiving weekend. On Sunday, the Ottawa Senators announced that defenseman Cameron Crotty has been placed on injured reserve, due to an undisclosed injury.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Senators Recall Jorian Donovan, Place Cameron Crotty On IR

The Ottawa Senators have recalled defenseman Jorian Donovan ahead of the team’s road trip to New Jersey. He will replace Cameron Crotty, who has missed the last two games with illness.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 10

Senators rally from early 2-goal deficit, beat Predators in shootout

Shane Pinto beat Matt Murray in the third round of the shootout as the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 3-2 win over the visiting Nashville Predators on Saturday.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 10

Senators' lineup revealed for game against Predators—Burakovsky is set to make his debut

The Ottawa Senators are truly embodying the ‘next man up’ mentality right now. With William Eklund out with an ankle injury for an extended period of time and officially entering the club’s never-ending injured player list, the question that remains is who will replace him?

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Ottawa Senators News / Viral Sports News / October 10

Ottawa Senators Make 3 Huge Announcements on Saturday

The Ottawa Senators are showing clear signs of recovery from early-season injuries, as three key players returned to the ice in encouraging fashion during Saturday’s morning skate.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Senators Getting Healthy As Zub, Burakovsky, MacDermid Return To Practice

The Ottawa Senators appear to be on the verge of getting significantly healthier, with three injured players taking encouraging steps at Saturday’s morning skate.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

NHL News / SenShot / October 9

Biggest wins and losses from the Senators’ 2-1 win over the Flyers

With Thomas Chabot officially wearing a ‘C’ on his jersey for the first time at the Canadian Tire Centre last night, the Chabtain era has officially begun in Ottawa.

William Eklund News / ESPN / October 9

Senators' Eklund out for 'extended' period after injuring ankle on hard hit

Senators forward William Eklund, who left Thursday's win over the Flyers after taking a hit, will miss an "extended" period of time with an ankle injury.

William Eklund News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Senators dealt brutal William Eklund injury update

The Ottawa Senators used some of the draft capital acquired in the Brady Tkachuk trade to add forward William Eklund from the San Jose Sharks — but the Swede will be out of action long-term after suffering an ankle injury Thursday night.

Ridly Greig News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Senators Need Ridly Greig to Step Up

Ridly Greig is a fan favourite for his pest-like qualities, physicality and for making life difficult for opponents. But for the Ottawa Senators’ forward group to come together this season, Greig needs to take the next step as a consistent top-six power forward.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8

It is not too early for Flyers to be concerned after fifth straight loss to open season

Even though the NHL season is a grind, a slow start can still be a cause for some concern. Especially when it is a start as bad as the one the Philadelphia Flyers are off to at the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

Evan Bouchard's historic start for Oilers has impressed Mike Babcock

Senators' William Eklund leaves game with lower-body injury

John Carlson scores first two goals with Lightning in win over Wild

David Pastrnak racks up four points as Bruins blow out Mammoth

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

Kraken' Ryan Lindgren lands on IR after getting hit hard 15 seconds into game

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Senators' William Eklund leaves game with lower-body injury

The Ottawa Senators could be going without a key top-six forward for some time, as winger William Eklund left the team’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period with a lower-body injury.

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / October 7