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Pierre LeBrun explains why Senators extended Travis Green when they did

Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green’s extension was a no-brainer. The extension itself needs no explanation, but the timing does warrant a closer look.

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How will Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa be received by the fanbase?

Tomorrow is a day that Ottawa Senators fans have had marked on their calendars since June 21. Brady Tkachuk will be making his first return to the nation’s capital as a member of the Florida Panthers.

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Linus Ullmark a driving force behind Senators’ success

The Ottawa Senators are off to a stellar start in 2026-27, with a 6-2-0 record through their first eight games. A big part of that success has been goaltender

Jake Sanderson News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Sanderson’s return much needed for Senators’ injury-riddled blueline

The Ottawa Senators are enjoying a positive start to their season, but it has come despite injuries to several key players, particularly on the blue line.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Brady Tkachuk to donate any jerseys thrown in protest during Ottawa return

It’s a week of returns in the NHL.

Auston Matthews makes a strong statement on Gavin McKenna

Evan Bouchard scores OT winner on birthday to lift Oilers over Wild

Mikko Rantanen’s hat trick single-handedly lifts Stars past Bruins

Macklin Celebrini scores twice, as Sharks rally past Canadiens in OT

Penguins' Ben Kindel hospitalized after medical emergency on team plane

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / October 20

Ottawa Senators Prospect Update: A first look at the BSens

The BSens season is officially underway and actually began before Ottawa's as they played their season opener the day before the Sens hit the ice in Toronto.

Thomas Chabot News / SenShot / October 19

Thomas Chabot injury is one of those things that could have been worse

There was some legitimate concern regarding Ottawa Senators captain Thomas Chabot regarding an upper-body injury sustained last Saturday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 19

Have the Senators looked as good as their record would suggest?

The Ottawa Senators have started their new season 6-3-0, one of the best starts for the franchise in its history; however, something feels a bit off. Obviously, a team is going to suffer when it’s missing its top pair for the majority of games, and Jake Sanderson’s absence in particular has been noticeable.

William Eklund News / SenShot / October 19

Senators suddenly linked to Canucks sniper after William Eklund injury

The Ottawa Senators were dealt some bad injury news earlier this week. This is because forward William Eklund will be out for the next 10 to 12 weeks after having surgery to repair a torn tendon in his ankle.

Travis Green News / SensChirp / October 19

Senators Sign Travis Green to Contract Extension

Travis Green clearly has this thing pointed in the right direction. While his hiring was met with a healthy amount of criticism at the time, Green has proven to be exactly what this group needs.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Thomas Chabot News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Senators’ Chabot out 1-2 weeks with upper-body injury

News fans in the nation’s capital know All Too Well (Ottawa Senators‘ Version). On Monday, Senators head coach Travis Green revealed that captain Thomas Chabot will probably miss the next 1-2 weeks while recovering from an upper-body injury.

Travis Green News / Field Level Media / October 19

Senators coach Travis Green signs multi-year extension

The Ottawa Senators signed head coach Travis Green to a multi-year contract extension on Monday. Four other members of the coaching staff also received extensions with Ottawa off to a 6-3-0 start this season.

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Travis Green News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Senators sign Travis Green to multi-year extension

The Ottawa Senators announced Monday that they have signed head coach Travis Green to a multi-year contract extension. Green, 55, is in his third season behind the Ottawa bench.

NHL News / SenShot / October 18

Senators gift the Flyers their first win of the season

The Ottawa Senators have had a rather jam-packed start to their 84 game season. Last night, they visited the Philadelphia Flyers for their fifth game over the span of eight days, including back-to-back games on Monday and Tuesday.

Jaxon Cover News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Jaxon Cover: From the Cayman Islands to Senators’ Prospect

Sometimes, the most interesting hockey stories begin far from an NHL rink. In Jaxon Cover’s case, the journey began in the Cayman Islands, where he grew up playing inline hockey before moving to Canada and making the transition to the ice.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 18

Senators’ Thomas Chabot Leaves With Injury

The Ottawa Senators won’t be free from an injured blue line just yet. Captain Thomas Chabot left Friday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers in the second period.

Thomas Chabot News / Inside The Rink / October 18

Senators Lose to Flyers 3-1 as Thomas Chabot Exits With Injury

The Ottawa Senators went into Saturday night in Philadelphia with goaltender Linus Ullmark on a six-game winning streak. The Flyers entered without a win in nine attempts to open the season.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / October 17

The Ottawa Senators Are Winning, But Is There a Catch?

In a nice article in The Hockey Writers today, John Mikhail shares his thoughts about the Ottawa Senators’ strong start. A 6-2-0 start is nothing to complain about.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / October 17

Senators Are Winning, But Their Offence Has Yet to Find Its Rhythm

The Ottawa Senators are off to a 6-2-0 start, sitting atop the Atlantic Division and giving their fans plenty of reasons for optimism. Even more encouraging is that they have managed to put together this kind of start despite injuries to Jake Sanderson and William Eklund.

Linus Ullmark News / Field Level Media / October 16

Linus Ullmark, defensive-minded Senators visit winless Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers were winless when they faced off against the Ottawa Senators last week -- and not much has changed in the last nine days. The Flyers are still searching for goals, confidence and their first victory Saturday when they host Linus Ullmark and the Senators.

Ridly Greig News / Professor Press Box / October 16

Senators’ Ridly Greig Makes His Mark Without a Top-Six Role

Sometimes a player’s value isn't just about how many goals he scores or how high he plays in the lineup. Sometimes it's about being ready when the opportunity comes, doing the little things and giving a coach a reason to trust you.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / October 15

Senators F William Eklund (ankle) out 10-12 weeks

Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund will be sidelined 10-12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his ankle, Travis Green announced Thursday.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Senators’ Artem Zub Ready To Return, Jake Sanderson Close

The Ottawa Senators got a wave of good news at Thursday morning practice. Both Artem Zub and Jake Sanderson skated with full contact, hinting that both are nearing returns from their injuries.

Ottawa Senators News / Viral Sports News / October 10

Ottawa Senators Make 3 Huge Announcements on Saturday

The Ottawa Senators are showing clear signs of recovery from early-season injuries, as three key players returned to the ice in encouraging fashion during Saturday’s morning skate.

Ridly Greig News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Senators Need Ridly Greig to Step Up

Ridly Greig is a fan favourite for his pest-like qualities, physicality and for making life difficult for opponents. But for the Ottawa Senators’ forward group to come together this season, Greig needs to take the next step as a consistent top-six power forward.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8

It is not too early for Flyers to be concerned after fifth straight loss to open season

Even though the NHL season is a grind, a slow start can still be a cause for some concern. Especially when it is a start as bad as the one the Philadelphia Flyers are off to at the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

Evan Bouchard's historic start for Oilers has impressed Mike Babcock

Senators' William Eklund leaves game with lower-body injury

John Carlson scores first two goals with Lightning in win over Wild

David Pastrnak racks up four points as Bruins blow out Mammoth

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

Kraken' Ryan Lindgren lands on IR after getting hit hard 15 seconds into game