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On YouTubeOttawa Senators News / Silver Seven / April 8
Ottawa Senators Prospect Update - April 8th, 2026 
With the results of the last two weeks, the Belleville Senators have been effectively eliminated from the playoff race with five games left to play despite the heroic efforts of their goaltenders, which is something we haven't been able to say much this season.
Tkachuk, Sanderson Lead Senators Over Lightning
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NHL News / Silver Seven / April 7
Star Power, Ullmark Lift Senators to 6-2 Win Over Lightning
With either the Detroit Red Wings or Columbus Blue Jackets guaranteed to claim two points in the standings, the Ottawa Senators needed to strike back against the Tampa Bay Lightning in order to maintain their lead in the wildcard race.
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?
Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / April 7
Jake Sanderson, Senators record key victory over Lightning
Jake Sanderson scored twice and Brady Tkachuk logged four assists to help the Ottawa Senators tighten their hold on a playoff spot with a 6-2 win against the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday.
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 / April 7
Senators’ Thomas Chabot Could Return Ahead Of Schedule
The Ottawa Senators’ injury situation turned from bad to worse when Thomas Chabot was sidelined with a broken arm six games before Jake Sanderson returned from his own month-long absence.
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / April 7
NHL Predictions: Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning, April 7th
Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how games may play out.
NHL News / Professor Press Box / April 6
Senators Show Urgency in Big Victory Over Hurricanes
Ottawa walked into the Canadian Tire Centre and took care of business, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 6–3. Brady Tkachuk led the charge with a pair of goals, and there was support everywhere you turned.
Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / April 5
Senators regain playoff spot, deny Canes division title
Brady Tkachuk scored twice among the final four Ottawa goals as the Senators beat the visiting Carolina Hurricanes 6-3 on Sunday. Dylan Cozens, Tim Stutzle and Shane Pinto all had a goal and an assist and the Senators picked up a much-needed result to win for the second time in their last six games.
NHL News / Field Level Media / April 5
Skidding Senators brace for tall task vs. Hurricanes
The Ottawa Senators may be running out of time as they run into one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. The Senators do have a plan for Sunday's game against the visiting Carolina Hurricanes.
Tyler Kleven News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4
Senators’ Tyler Kleven Out Indefinitely
The Ottawa Senators added top defenseman Jake Sanderson back to the lineup on Saturday – but their luck with injuries isn’t on the upswing yet. Sanderson’s return filled in for Tyler Kleven, who is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury per Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen.
Jake Sanderson News / Field Level Media / April 4
Senators D Jake Sanderson rejoins lineup at crunch time
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson made his return to the ice Saturday afternoon against the Minnesota Wild. He has not played since March 7, when the Senators defeated the Seattle Kraken 7-4, because of an upper-body injury.
Ottawa Senators News / Ball Exclusives / April 4
How Saturday’s game can make or break the Senators season
The Ottawa Senators have had a very up-and-down season, and it all may come down to Saturday’s game against the Minnesota Wild. There is a four-way tie for the last wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference, and the Senators currently hold it over the Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia Flyers, and Detroit Red Wings.
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 4
Senators To Recall Jorian Donovan
The Senators are set to recall defenseman Jorian Donovan from AHL Belleville before Saturday’s game against the Wild, Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia reports.
Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / April 3
The Senators Are Hanging in There Without Sanderson & Chabot
Congratulations are in order for the Ottawa Senators. They keep finding ways to stay in the race, and that’s worth applauding. Last night’s 4–1 win over Buffalo wasn’t a sermon on dominance; it was a practical, patchwork victory from a club that’s had to learn how to improvise.
Tim Stutzle News / Last Word On Sports / April 3
Ottawa Senators Centre Tim Stutzle on the Brink of Superstardom
Following a clutch victory against the Buffalo Sabres last night, to keep the Sens 2026 Stanley Cup Playoff odds favourable, we now want to write about and marvel at the stats of Tim Stutzle, the German superstar.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
NHL punishes Senators' Brady Tkachuk for slashing opponent from bench
Some more hot water for the Ottawa Senators captain.
Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
Brady Tkachuk responds to father Keith's criticism of Senators
A leader in Ottawa is being questioned for his father’s recent remarks.
Linus Ullmark News / Professor Press Box / April 2
Ullmark’s Play Could Sink the Senators’ Season
Has Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark lost his edge? The short answer is that he hasn’t necessarily lost it, but he’s certainly misfiring at the wrong time — and that distinction matters.
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2
In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots
The NHL playoff race is coming down to the wire, with several teams in both the East and West battling for the last remaining spots.
Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / April 3
'Disgusting': Keith Tkachuk slams Senators' toughness in dealing with injuries on sons' podcast
A longtime NHLer is taking shots at one of his son’s teams.
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Senators News & Rumours: Ullmark, Sanderson, Chabot & More
The Ottawa Senators are in the middle of a dramatic push hunt for a wild card spot, and with only eight games left on the schedule, every point is basically a season-saver.
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1
Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history
Those who blinked right after the opening face-off between the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers missed something historic.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 26
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.
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 19
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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