Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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 on Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla., missed something historic.

NHL News / Silver Seven / March 31

Senators Lose 6-3 to Panthers

Uh...at least the Islanders and Red Wings also lost in regulation??? A horrendous start to a pivotal game for the Ottawa Senators: two goals against in the first minute and six seconds.

Jordan Spence News / Professor Press Box / March 31

Jordan Spence — The Unsung Defenseman Driving the Senators’ Push

Jordan Spence is a 25-year-old right-shot defenceman who arrived in Ottawa via trade from the Los Angeles Kings on June 28, 2025. He isn’t a well-known name yet, but he’s the kind of player fans notice only when he stops noticing them—steady, available, and increasingly dangerous.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Linus Ullmark News / NHL Trade Talk / March 31

Analyst Calls Out Linus Ullmark for Resting in Pivotal Game

The Ottawa Senators are fighting tooth and nail for every point they can get in their push to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs. That was no different on Saturday afternoon in Tampa Bay against the Lightning, which made it all the more surprising when it was revealed that Linus Ullmark wouldn’t be the starting goalie.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Last Word On Sports / March 31

NHL Predictions: Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers, March 31st

For the Ottawa Senators, this is their second of two Florida games, as they face the Panthers in Sunrise tonight. Welcome back to NHL Predictions as we break down key storylines, statistics, and analysis, to try to decipher how this one will play out.

Hoyt Stanley News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Senators sign Hoyt Stanley to three-year, entry-level contract

The Ottawa Senators have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with defense prospect Hoyt Stanley, the club announced Monday afternoon.

Hoyt Stanley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Senators Sign Hoyt Stanley To Entry-Level Contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed their second collegiate prospect of the day. According to a team announcement, the Senators have signed defenseman Hoyt Stanley to a three-year, entry-level contract, beginning in the 2026-27 season.

Carter Yakemchuk News / NHL Trade Talk / March 30

Senators May Have Found Something Real in Yakemchuk

Some guys make their debut, and you barely notice. Carter Yakemchuk wasn’t one of those guys. He showed up in Detroit and just played well. There was no hesitation, no “just keep it simple” energy.

Kevin Reidler News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Senators sign Kevin Reidler to two-year, entry-level contract

The Ottawa Senators have signed goaltender Kevin Reidler to a two-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Monday morning. Reidler, 21, posted an 11-7-0 record with a 3.31 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage in 18 games with the Penn State Nittany Lions in the 2025-26 season.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30

Senators, Kevin Reidler Agree To Entry-Level Contract

The Senators have agreed to terms with goalie prospect Kevin Reidler on a two-year, entry-level contract starting next season, general manager Steve Staios said.

Jorian Donovan News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 29

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.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 29

NHL Rumours and the Ottawa Senators Had a Surprise Result in Tampa Yesterday

Welcome to another edition of NHL and Ottawa Senators rumours as we discuss what went down on Saturday. We knew the Sens had enough issues coming in without the services of Thomas Chabot and, very likely, Jake Sanderson.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 28

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.

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The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

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The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

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Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 28

Is There a Chance for the Senators to Get Into the Playoffs?

The Ottawa Senators have become one of the season’s more compelling stories. A few weeks ago, they looked like they were trying to climb out of a deep hole.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 27

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.

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.

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

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 / 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

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

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