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Jake Sanderson Out Week-To-Week

Senators star defender Jake Sanderson is out week-to-week with the upper-body injury he sustained against the Kraken on Saturday, head coach Travis Green announced (via Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia).

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Senators Playoff Chances Take A Hit: Sanderson Injured

After taking a hit from Brandon Montour during the Senators’ most recent 7-4 victory over Seattle, it appears that Jake Sanderson will be missing some time due to injury.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 9

Senators Quick Hits: Shane Pinto, Linus Ullmark & Jake Sanderson

The Ottawa Senators head to Vancouver Monday night hoping to cap a strong road trip with another win. The team has been playing some of its best hockey of the season, rattling off an 8-1-2 stretch since late January and piling up 20 goals in the last four games.

Dennis Gilbert News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 9

Senators Recall Dennis Gilbert

The Senators announced that they’ve recalled defenseman Dennis Gilbert from AHL Belleville. He will likely need to dress tonight against the Canucks to give Ottawa six healthy defensemen, meaning he qualifies as an emergency recall and doesn’t take up one of the Sens’ five allotted post-deadline standard recalls.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Prime Monday Night Hockey: Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks

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

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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

Warren Foegele News / The Hockey Writers / March 9

Meet the New Senators: Warren Foegele

The Ottawa Senators had a quiet 2026 Trade Deadline, bringing in just one new face in Warren Foegele from the Los Angeles Kings for a second-round pick.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 8

Leaning on depth, Senators wrap positive road trip at Canucks

The Ottawa Senators are making their best push toward playoff position. Striving to cap an already successful road stretch with a third consecutive victory, the Senators visit Vancouver on Monday night, where the Canucks haven't won in well more than a month.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 8

Senators’ Tyler Kleven fined for cross-checking Kraken’s Jared McCann

A careless act will cost a young blueliner a few dollars. On Sunday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven has been fined $4,166.67 for cross-checking Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann.

Shane Pinto News / Professor Press Box / March 8

Shane Pinto and Friends Show No Mercy

The Ottawa Senators cruised to a 7-4 win over the Seattle Kraken Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena, showing off some depth and flair along the way.

NHL News / Silver Seven / March 8

Senators Defeat Kraken, 7-4

With the Bruins and Blue Jackets picking up points tonight, the Ottawa Senators came in to yesterday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken looking to keep pace, and that pace was obvious from the get-go.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / March 8

Shane Pinto, Senators showcase offense in win over Kraken

Shane Pinto had a goal and two assists as the Ottawa Senators defeated the host Seattle Kraken 7-4 on Saturday night. Michael Amadio added a goal and an assist, and Tyler Kleven, Dylan Cozens, Warren Foegele, Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk also scored.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 7

Senators’ Playoff Push Starting to Look Like a Long Shot

The Ottawa Senators aren’t a bad hockey team. That’s what makes their situation so puzzling. Look at the roster, and you’ll see talent all over the place.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

NHL Predictions Senators Saturday Edition Ottawa at Seattle Kraken

The 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline has passed, and between tonight’s combatants, one was eventful, and one maybe not so much, from the fans perspective. Welcome back to our famous NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

NHL Rumours and the Ottawa Senators Look for a Defenceman on Trade Deadline Day ’26

Now that we are here at the 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline, it will be curious to see what the Ottawa Senators do. Welcome to NHL Rumours, Ottawa Senators style, as we break down all the happenings on trade deadline day.

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Ottawa Senators News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Brady Tkachuk Sends Farewell Message After Senators Announce David Perron Trade

The Ottawa Senators continued reshaping their roster ahead of the NHL trade deadline, completing a trade involving veteran forward David Perron. The 37-year-old, in the final season of a two-year, $8 million contract, was dealt to the Detroit Red Wings for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 5

Three-goal third period sparks Senators' victory over Flames

Dylan Cozens broke a third-period tie and sparked the Ottawa Senators to a crucial 4-1 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Lars Eller, Tim Stutzle and Shane Pinto also scored for the Senators, who are on a 7-1-2 run that is keeping them in the playoff picture.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Red Wings re-acquire David Perron from Senators for conditional pick

The Detroit Red Wings have re-acquired veteran forward David Perron from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick, the club announced Thursday evening.

Warren Foegele News / Inside The Rink / March 5

Ottawa Senators Acquire Warren Foegele

The Ottawa Senators are acquiring forward Warren Foegele from the Los Angeles Kings. The Senators are sending a 2026 second-round draft pick to the Kings.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Senators Rumours: 5 Right Shot Defensemen to Target Before the Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators are heading into the 2025-26 Trade Deadline on the outside of the playoff picture, but are close enough to hold onto some hope. General manager Steve Staios has reportedly been scouring the market for a right-shot defenseman to bolster the top-four.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Insider shuts down blockbuster Brady Tkachuk–Jason Robertson trade rumor

It’s silly season around the NHL, and rumors are flying all over the place in the lead-up to Friday’s trade deadline. That’s been on full display in recent days, especially after the guys from Spittin’ Chiclets threw out the blockbuster idea of a one-for-one swap of Brady Tkachuk and Jason Robertson.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Senators rumors: Why Ottawa doesn’t want to ‘dismantle’ core at trade deadline

The NHL Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Ottawa Senators currently find themselves six points out of a playoff spot. After making the playoffs last season, for the first time since 2016-17, the Senators seemed likely to make some moves to either bolster their roster or retool.