Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Steve Staios News / Silver Seven / April 3

Five Thoughts For Friday: Steve Staios Hates Rentals

There's a chance the Ottawa Senators miss the playoffs this season. And with the majority of the core players in the prime of their careers, fans tend to look at missing the playoffs as a "lost season".

Brady Tkachuk News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Senators’ Brady Tkachuk fined for slashing opponent from bench

Some more hot water for the Ottawa Senators captain. On Friday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk has been fined $2,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct against an opponent while on the bench.

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Kevin Reidler News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

‘It was just an overwhelming feeling of happiness’: Kevin Reidler on signing with Senators

This article first appeared on hockeysverige.se and has been translated from Swedish to English. Kevin Reidler arrived in North America in 2023 with a clear objective: to make the NHL.

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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

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

‘It comes from a good place’: Brady Tkachuk responds to father Keith’s criticism of Senators

A leader in the nation’s capital is being questioned for his father’s recent remarks. When speaking to the media after the team’s win over the Buffalo

NHL News / Silver Seven / April 3

Sens Grind Down Sabres in 4-1 Victory

The Ottawa Senators entered tonight's game in desperation mode after going pointless on the Florida trip and being soundly humiliated by a Panthers squad on Tuesday with a ton of injuries and nothing to play for.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 2

Senators break third-period tie, deny Sabres playoff-clinching win

Lars Eller broke a tie early in the third period to propel the Ottawa Senators to a 4-1 win against the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Thursday. Dylan Cozens, Ridly Greig and Shane Pinto also scored for the Senators (39-26-10, 88 points), who kept their playoff hopes alive.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 3

Senators' Brady Tkachuk gets slashing penalty while sitting on bench

Brady Tkachuk sure had himself an eventful night.

'Disgusting': Keith Tkachuk slams Senators' toughness in dealing with injuries on sons' podcast

Senators break third-period tie, deny Sabres playoff-clinching win

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Linus Ullmark News / Professor Press Box / April 2

Ullmark’s Play Could Sink the Senators’ Season

Has Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark lost his edge? The short answer is that he hasn’t necessarily lost it, but he’s certainly misfiring at the wrong time — and that distinction matters.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2

In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots

The NHL playoff race is coming down to the wire, with several teams in both the East and West battling for the last remaining spots.

Macklin Celebrini's historic achievements are following in Sidney Crosby's footsteps

Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history

Can the Senators trust their goaltending?

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Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Tkachuk Podcast Creating Awkward Ripple Effect for the Senators

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and goaltender Linus Ullmark were both requested by the team to speak with the media ahead of Thursday night’s matchup against the Buffalo Sabres but were unavailable, according to the Senators.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / April 2

'Disgusting': Keith Tkachuk slams Senators' toughness in dealing with injuries on sons' podcast

A longtime NHLer is taking shots at one of his son’s teams.

Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history

In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots

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Cameron Crotty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2

Senators Recall Cameron Crotty

The Senators have recalled defenseman Cameron Crotty from AHL Belleville, the team announced Thursday. Crotty gets elevated to the NHL blue line amid yet another injury in Ottawa.

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Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Keith Tkachuk Creates Awkward Moment for Brady with Shot at Senators

Former NHLer Keith Tkachuk has rarely been afraid to speak his mind. A rough-and-gritty player, he’s still actively trolling others and acting up, using his sons, Brady and Matthew, to stay in the spotlight.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

Senators News & Rumours: Ullmark, Sanderson, Chabot & More

The Ottawa Senators are in the middle of a dramatic push hunt for a wild card spot, and with only eight games left on the schedule, every point is basically a season-saver.

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

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 missed something historic.

Panthers embark on five-goal first period to wallop Senators

Why Florida Panthers down year could be best possible thing for franchise

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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.

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.

Kevin Reidler 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.

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.

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

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Thomas Chabot News / Field Level Media / March 26