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Senators Reassign Jorian Donovan

Senators Reassign Jorian Donovan

3/29/26: The Senators announced Sunday morning that Donovan has been reassigned back to AHL Belleville. The move comes after Donovan was made a healthy scratch for the team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning yesterday.

NHL News / Silver Seven / March 28

Senators Lose 4-2 to Lightning

The Ottawa Senators went into today's matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 9-2-2 record in the month of March. Despite blowing a two-goal lead

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28
Projecting Jordan Spence’s Contract Negotiations

Projecting Jordan Spence’s Contract Negotiations

Senators defenseman Jordan Spence is in his first year with the team and has proven himself to be a worthwhile gamble after Ottawa acquired him last summer from the Kings in exchange for a 2025 third-round pick – 67th overall – and a 2026 sixth-round pick.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 28
The Key Contributors In the Ottawa Senators Playoff Chase

The Key Contributors In the Ottawa Senators Playoff Chase

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators looked like a pipe dream a short while ago. That was until some key contributors got them back in the race.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

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?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz
The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 28
NHL Predictions: Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning, March 28th

NHL Predictions: Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning, March 28th

Welcome to a Saturday afternoon edition of NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey, as the Ottawa Senators begin a two-game tour of Florida, with a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27
Senators chasing critical points in visit to Lightning

Senators chasing critical points in visit to Lightning

The Ottawa Senators are in the throes of a playoff push, but adding two points Saturday afternoon against the host Tampa Bay Lightning will not be easy.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / March 27

Five Thoughts: Senators’ Impressive Leadership at Every Level

Michael Andlauer, in the last 28 months, has transformed the Ottawa Senators back into a respected organization in the NHL. If there were an Owner Governance Award, he would surely be the hands-down favourite to win.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 27
Which teams on the bubble need a playoff berth the most?

Which teams on the bubble need a playoff berth the most?

The playoff race is coming to a close across the NHL, and the point differentials are tighter than ever. 

Senators' Thomas Chabot undergoes surgery, out six to eight weeks
Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be
The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz
Linus Ullmark News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 27
Senators’ Linus Ullmark gives anti-shootout pitch after Penguins loss

Senators’ Linus Ullmark gives anti-shootout pitch after Penguins loss

The Ottawa Senators lost a crucial game in the shootout against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night, and it didn’t sit well with starting goaltender Linus Ullmark.

NHL News / Silver Seven / March 26

Ullmark, Sens Steal Point in 4-3 Shootout Loss to Penguins

Ottawa came into tonight's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins icing the same lineup as Tuesday and sitting in the second wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference, courtesy of their strong play.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 26
Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

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. 

Sidney Crosby exits, but Penguins nip Senators in shootout
Penguins' Sidney Crosby leaves game with apparent lower-body injury
NHL Rumors: Penguins don't plan on trading Erik Karlsson
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
Thomas Chabot News / NHL Trade Talk / March 26
Senators Face Tough Road Without Chabot for Rest of Regular Season

Senators Face Tough Road Without Chabot for Rest of Regular Season

Following their fourth straight win, the Ottawa Senators remain red hot. As such, the timing of the bad news on the injury front makes it feel like the team can’t catch a break.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
The red-hot Ottawa Senators are making the most of a turbulent season

The red-hot Ottawa Senators are making the most of a turbulent season

It’s been a weird season for the Ottawa Senators. Fresh off their long-awaited return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs last spring, the Senators kicked off the 2025-26 regular season with high expectations — and for good reason.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Senators star undergoes surgery, out six to eight weeks

Senators' Thomas Chabot undergoes surgery, out six to eight weeks

Bad injury luck has struck at the worst time for the Ottawa Senators. 

The red-hot Ottawa Senators are making the most of a turbulent season
John Carlson has provided Ducks with veteran puck-mover
Zach Werenski has emerged as the favorite for the Norris Trophy
Rangers' disappointing season leaves more questions than answers 
Has Rick Bowness emerged as a candidate for the Jack Adams?
Physical teams can go far in the playoffs if they master one crucial skill first
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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
 The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz
The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz
 The 'Nine three-pointer NBA games' quiz
The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
 The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
 The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 26
Ottawa Senators Represented Well at the 2026 NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament

Ottawa Senators Represented Well at the 2026 NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament

March is the time for NCAA madness, and although basketball gets most of the attention, the D1 Ice Hockey Championship is also starting this week, drawing thousands of fans from across the nation.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
Senators agree to economic partnership with Algonquin Anishinabe Nation ahead of new arena plans

Senators agree to economic partnership with Algonquin Anishinabe Nation ahead of new arena plans

Steps toward a new arena in the nation’s capital continue to be made. 

Senators’ Thomas Chabot Undergoes Surgery, Out Six-To-Eight Weeks
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25
Senators keep surging through injuries with Penguins up next

Senators keep surging through injuries with Penguins up next

Despite a slew of injuries to defensemen, the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night on a four-game winning streak. The Senators have also won six of their last seven.

Carter Yakemchuk News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25
Yakemchuk’s Debut Raises a Big Question for Ottawa

Yakemchuk’s Debut Raises a Big Question for Ottawa

There are debuts… and then there are debuts that make you sit up a little straighter in your chair. Carter Yakemchuk gave the Ottawa Senators one of those kinds of debuts on Tuesday night.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 24
Senators Recall Yakemchuk, Donovan for NHL Debuts in Crucial Game vs. Red Wings

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.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 24
Ottawa Senators Call-Up Defence Prospects Carter Yakemchuk and Jorian Donovan

Ottawa Senators Call-Up Defence Prospects Carter Yakemchuk and Jorian Donovan

The Ottawa Senators blueline has been decimated with injuries, especially as of late. But as they say, from the dark, emerges light. And the light shall shine no brighter than on the Ottawa Senators top defenceman prospect Carter Yakemchuk.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / March 23
Count Out the Senators at Your Own Risk

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.

Jake Sanderson News / The Hockey Writers / March 23
Senators News & Rumours: Race for the Playoffs, Sanderson Injury Update & More

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

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.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 20
Can the Ottawa Senators Actually Make a Playoff Push?

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.

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

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