Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Jake Sanderson News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

The Senators’ X-Factor Isn’t Who You Think It Is

Jake Sanderson quietly turned into one of the league’s best hard-working defencemen this season, and the numbers back it up. He set career highs across the board — 14 goals in 67 games, 32 even-strength points, and an average ice time of 24:50 that put him eighth in the entire NHL.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Brady Tkachuk tried to deliver a message at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators. It failed spectacularly as the Senators dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 2-0, against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1

Flyers' Porter Martone shows stage isn't too big vs. Penguins

Matt Boldy, Wild make big statement, rout Stars in series opener

Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Senators Defence is Key to Beating the Hurricanes

The Ottawa Senators are back in the playoffs for the second straight season. It was touch-and-go for a while, but in the end, they pulled it off. Unfortunately,

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18

Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal Fight 3 Seconds Into Game 1

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs opened with fireworks on Saturday afternoon as Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal dropped the gloves just three seconds after the opening faceoff.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 18

Watch: Senators’ Tkachuk, Hurricanes’ Staal fight off opening faceoff of 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

Talk about an explosive start to the postseason. When the puck dropped for Game 1 between the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes, the first game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal decided to drop the gloves and fight, with much appreciation from the home crowd in Raleigh.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Brady Tkachuk reveals James Reimer’s heartfelt speech that lit a fire under Senators

The Ottawa Senators were one of the National Hockey League’s best teams down the stretch, winning six of their final eight games to book a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a second straight year.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / April 17

Ottawa’s Breakout Stretch Changes Their Playoff Chances

The Ottawa Senators’ season was a wild ride, and they made it even more exciting. After a shaky start, they flipped a switch on Jan. 12 and never really looked back.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Players with the most to prove in the Stanley Cup playoffs

The NHL regular season has just wrapped up, and the chase for the Stanley Cup will begin Saturday with the Ottawa Senators kicking things off against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Connor McDavid’s case to win his fourth Hart Trophy

How many more scoring titles will McDavid win?

One must-watch player from each NHL team in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Stanley Cup playoffs: Five storylines that will define the first round

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Travis Green News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Travis Green deserves so much respect for turning Senators’ season around

It’s fair to say that Travis Green earned his salary this season. The Ottawa Senators‘ head coach has led his team to their second consecutive playoff appearance, and a first-round matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / April 16

The Perfect Playoff for the Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, kicking off their quest for the franchise’s first championship.

Brady Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

What the Ottawa Senators Need From Brady Tkachuk in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Ottawa Senators are headed back to the playoffs for a second-straight season. Through goaltending woes, penalty kill issues, and a bunch of outside noise, the club had a fantastic run of hockey to clinch their playoff berth.

NHL News / Silver Seven / April 15

Sens Dispose of Leafs 3-1 in Regular Season Finale

With the Bruins 4-0 shutout of the Devils, the Senators are locked into the second wildcard spot and will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15

Power-play success propels playoff-bound Senators past Maple Leafs

Drake Batherson and Warren Foegele scored power-play goals Wednesday night and the Ottawa Senators defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in the regular-season finale for both teams.

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Blake Montgomery News / Daily Faceoff / April 15

Senators sign Blake Montgomery to entry-level contract

A promising young prospect has signed his first NHL deal. On Wednesday, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios announced that the team has signed Blake Montgomery to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Senators, Blake Montgomery Agree To Terms On Entry-Level Deal

The Senators announced Wednesday that they’ve agreed to terms with left wing prospect Blake Montgomery on a three-year, entry-level deal starting next season.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / April 15

Brady Tkachuk Opens Up About One of the Scariest Moments of His Career

Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators secured their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday afternoon thanks to a 3–0 win over the Islanders in New York, combined with a Detroit Red Wings loss to the New Jersey Devils later that night.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / April 14

Leafs visit Senators for season-ending role reversal

The Toronto Maple Leafs will end their season Wednesday night when they visit the Ottawa Senators, in a dramatic reversal from nearly a year ago. When the Maple Leafs (32-35-14, 78 points) visited the Senators (43-27-11, 97 points) last May 1, they won Game 6 to clinch a victory in the first-round playoff series.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 13