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First-period explosion powers Senators past Rangers

Brady Tkuchuk scored his 200th career goal and collected two of his three assists in a four-goal first period for the Ottawa Senators, who netted the first six goals of an 8-4 victory over the host New York Rangers on Wednesday night.

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Ottawa Senators Reassign Hunter Shepard

The Ottawa Senators announced today that netminder Hunter Shepard has been reassigned to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators. The move places veteran goalie James Reimer in a position to be the Senators’ No.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

Some Ottawa Senators Goaltending Gameday Notes Going into MSG

Well, there is news in Ottawa Senators land, and it revolves around the goaltending. Tonight versus the New York Rangers, Leevi Merilainen is getting the call between the pipes.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / January 14

Senators and Canucks Are Emerging as Natural Trade Partners

As the trade deadline approaches, the Ottawa Senators are quietly shaping up as one of the more intriguing buyers — and the Vancouver Canucks may be one of their most logical trade partners.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

NHL Predictions: January 14th Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers

Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and trends, then makes predictions based on how the game might play out.

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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.

NHL News / SensChirp / January 14

Senators End Losing Streak vs. Canucks

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NHL News / Silver Seven / January 13

Defencemen Step Up as Sens Snap Losing Streak in 2-1 Win Over Canucks

Travis Green cited a lack of desperation as a reason for the Senators' recent run of losses, and you could tell the team had taken that criticism to heart.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 13

Senators snap 4-game losing streak as Canucks' skid rolls on

Artem Zub and Jordan Spence each scored within a 15-second span in the first period and the Ottawa Senators held on for a 2-1 home win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 12

The Ottawa Senators Look to Shore Up their Crease

The Ottawa Senators made a little, big move today. Having no goalie available in the organization with more than say, three years of tangible NHL experience, they changed that.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / January 12

Senators Address Goalie Need With 525-Game Veteran

The Ottawa Senators made a desperation move to address their goaltending crisis, signing veteran James Reimer to a one-year contract for the remainder of the season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 12

Senators sign James Reimer to one-year contract

A veteran name is officially back in the NHL. On Monday, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios announced that the team has signed goaltender James Reimer to a one-year contract for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Lassi Thomson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 11

Lassi Thomson Linked To Swiss League

After spending last season in Sweden, the Senators elected to bring back defenseman Lassi Thomson for this season. The hope was that he might be able to play his way higher on Ottawa’s depth chart and perhaps see some NHL action.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / January 11

When Rumours Hit, the Senators Have Their Players’ Backs

If you’ve been watching the Ottawa Senators lately, you know it’s not just the scoreboard that’s messy. Off the ice, the noise is real. Rumours start circulating online, names get tossed around, and suddenly, the clubhouse feels like a pressure cooker.

Ottawa Senators News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Brady Tkachuk did not hold back on dirty Senators rumors

Ottawa Senators star Brady Tkachuk had heard enough.

Report: Trade rumors around Linus Ullmark started before off-ice drama

With playoffs chances shrinking, time for Rangers to start selling

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The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 10

Projected Lineup for Panthers vs Senators – 01/10/26

The Florida Panthers take on the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / January 10

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and a Top 30 NHL Trade Watch List

TSN: There is no timeframe of Linus Ullmark rejoining the Ottawa Senators, according to Darren Dreger, despite him being at the arena on Monday night. They aren’t looking at the market for immediate help, but could be paying attention to it for the future.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / January 12