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Senators 'focused and dialed in' with Blackhawks ahead

The Ottawa Senators look to extend the pronounced losing streak of a second straight opponent on Saturday afternoon when they host the struggling Chicago Blackhawks.

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Watch lefty Jake Sanderson set up a Senators goal with right-handed stick

The Ottawa Senators had a great night, as they shut out the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 at the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday. While many noticed Linus Ullmark’s excellent performance, it was a goal setup by left-handed Jake Sanderson with a right-handed stick that made the highlight reel, as posted by Everyday Sens.

Thomas Chabot News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Senators’ Thomas Chabot expected to return this weekend

Ottawa Senators’ defenseman Thomas Chabot is expected to return to the lineup for their game on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks, according to Ottawa Citizen reporter Bruce Garrioch.

Dennis Gilbert News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Ottawa Senators Reassign Dennis Gilbert

The Ottawa Senators have made a roster move ahead of tomorrow’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Ottawa shared that they’ve reassigned depth defenseman Dennis Gilbert to the AHL’s Belleville Senators.

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Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / December 19

Ullmark Leads Senators Over 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.

Brady Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / December 18

Brady Tkachuk scores twice as Senators blank reeling Penguins

Captain Brady Tkachuk scored two goals and Linus Ullmark made 23 saves, fueling the host Ottawa Senators to a 4-0 victory over the reeling Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / December 18

Ullmark & Tkachuk Lead Senators to 4-0 Win Over Penguins

The Ottawa Senators defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 on Dec. 18. The Penguins are continuing to slide down the standings with seven losses in a row now, while the Senators are on their way out of a 3-7-0 slump, now winning three of their last four games.

Tim Stutzle News / Last Word On Sports / December 18

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.

Jacques Martin News / Breakaway on SI / December 18

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 / Inside The Rink / December 19

Potential Trade Options for the Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators this season have started 15-13-4 with 34 points. At the time of writing, they are seventh in the Atlantic Division, two points above last place and seven points away from first place.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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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 / 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 / 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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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.