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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.

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Senators call up Yakemchuk, Donovan ahead of NHL debuts

As they look to stay afloat in a brutal race to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference, the Ottawa Senators are bringing in reinforcements from the AHL as they stare down the second half of a back-to-back scenario.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / March 24

Senators Defenseman to Miss Significant Time Amid Playoff Push

The Ottawa Senators are right on the heels of a massive win against the New York Rangers that significantly boosted their odds of making the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Shorthanded Senators put on defensive clinic against Rangers

The Ottawa Senators dominated the New York Rangers in their 2-1 win on Monday, holding the Blueshirts to just 10 shots in the game. Shane Pinto and Warren Foegele scored for the Sens, and James Reimer stood tall in the Ottawa net, only facing 10 total shots but stopping nine of them to get the win.

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The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Senators Recall Jorian Donovan, Carter Yakemchuk

The Senators’ push for the playoffs got a lot murkier despite last night’s defensive standout win over the Rangers. The two points cost them both Thomas Chabot and Lassi Thomson on the blue line, who, head coach Travis Green said, would miss multiple games with apparent right wrist injuries and undisclosed injuries, respectively.

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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

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / March 24

Ottawa Senators Prospect Update - March 24th, 2026

As it turns out, Belleville performs better against playoff teams than against Utica, who would have guessed. With the pressure of making a playoff run gone, Belleville firmly plays the role of spoiler and they played much better in the last two weeks than the two before.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24

Senators’ Thomas Chabot, Lassi Thomson Out “For A While” With Injuries

Ottawa Senators defensemen Thomas Chabot and Lassi Thomson each left the team’s contest against the New York Rangers tonight with an injury, per an official announcement.

NHL News / Silver Seven / March 23

Sens' 2-1 Win Over Rangers Comes at Cost to Defence Corps

The Ottawa Senators hit the road for a crucial back-to-back, opting to hold Linus Ullmark for the 4-point swing in Detroit, opting for backup James Reimer tonight against the weaker New York Rangers.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Senators’ Thomas Chabot, Lassi Thomson leave game with injuries

The Ottawa Senators may have just caught an unfortunate break as they continue their late-season chase for a playoff spot. During Monday’s 2-1 win over the New York Rangers, defensemen Thomas Chabot and Lassi Thomson each suffered injuries.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23

Count Out the Senators at Your Own Risk

If you’ve been watching the Eastern Conference standings, you can see that the Ottawa Senators are hanging around the postseason cutoff. In fact, they’re not just tagging along.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Could Panthers use a top-10 pick to reunite the Tkachuk brothers?

Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman recently said to buckle up for what could be a wild NHL offseason, and much of that stems from the Quinn Hughes situation—traded with almost two full years left on his contract—which has changed how star players and management approach business.

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Jake Sanderson News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

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 / Breakaway on SI / March 23

Senators Team to Watch In Eastern Conference Wild Card Race

The Ottawa Senators are hitting their stride at the perfect time, and it might be just enough to propel them into a playoff position in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 23

Senators eager to keep their offense in gear vs. Rangers

In mid-January, the Ottawa Senators were in the initial stages of their bid to return to playoff contention when they scored eight goals in a game against the New York Rangers.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Senators’ star defenseman expected to make injury return in 7-10 days

The Ottawa Senators are in the middle of a rabid playoff push, currently sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference. Their regulation win over the New York Islanders on Thursday was vital for their postseason chances.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 21

Senators continue playoff push with resilient win over Maple Leafs

The Ottawa Senators did themselves a world of good in the playoff picture, withstanding a late push to top the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday night.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / March 21

Road ahead to make playoffs is a tough one for Senators

The Ottawa Senators made the playoffs last season for the first time in several years, but as we approach the end of the 2025-26 regular season, it’s looking less and less likely that they’ll return to the dance.

Cole Hutson shines in NHL debut for Capitals

Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer achieves another big milestone

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / March 20

Brady Tkachuk Answered Recent Questions of Concern with Outburst in Ottawa

The conversation around Brady Tkachuk’s recent play has become a bit of a storyline over the past several days. Elliotte Friedman was the latest to discuss whatever is going on with Tkachuk on the 32 Thoughts podcast, suggesting Senators coach Travis Green had a heart-to-heart with his star player.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 20

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.

Brady Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / March 19

Brady Tkachuk's goal with 12.2 seconds left lifts Sens over Isles

Brady Tkachuk scored the tiebreaking goal with 12.2 seconds remaining in regulation, as the host Ottawa Senators rallied for a 3-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.

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.

Jack Hughes clarifies stance about gold-medal-winning puck; Sidney Crosby addresses controversy

From teen titans to titans falling: The NHL's biggest surprises this season

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was 'irate': What caused 'heated exchange' at GM meetings?

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

Nick Jensen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 17

Senators’ Nick Jensen Undergoes Meniscus Surgery, Done For Regular Season

Nick Jensen‘s 2025-26 season is over, as Senators head coach Travis Green told reporters (including Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen) that the defender has undergone surgery to repair a torn meniscus.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Goaltending Struggles Are Sinking the Ottawa Senators Season

The Ottawa Senators have excelled in almost every facet of their game this season, except for the most important one. Goaltending is one of the most important positions in all of sports.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / March 13

NHL News: A Different Penalty for the Senators, and Injury Updates

NHL PR: The NHL decided to alter their punishment to the Ottawa Senators and granted them the 32nd pick in the 2026 draft. The Senators were originally stripped of their 2024, 2025 or 2026 first-round picks for the role they played in an Evgenii Dadonov trade of not providing info on Dadonov’s no-trade list.

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.