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Senators' William Eklund leaves game with lower-body injury

The Ottawa Senators could be going without a key top-six forward for some time, as winger William Eklund left the team’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period with a lower-body injury.

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Gameday notes before the Senators home opener: Ullmark ready, Eklund moving on up

The Ottawa Senators are preparing for their first home game of the season against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday evening. Many fans are excited to get their first taste of the Senators in their own arena, with the team sporting a slightly different look from the last time they played there.

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Senators’ Linus Ullmark to return against Flyers after injury

A sigh of relief in the nation’s capital. Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green told the media that goaltender Linus Ullmark will return to the net Thursday night, when the team hosts the Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / SenShot / October 7

3 takeaways from the Senators loss to the Red Wings

The Ottawa Senators were hoping to start the season 3-0 but ultimately fell 5-3 to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday evening. It was a tough game overall for the Senators, as they were playing the second half of a back-to-back after beating the Boston Bruins the night before.

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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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 7

Before the Puck Drops: What Must the Senators Do to Beat the Flyers?

The Ottawa Senators have had a pretty good start to the season. Two road wins over the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins got them there. Then came Tuesday night in Detroit.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 7

Senators open home slate against goal-starved Flyers

The Ottawa Senators aim to rebound from their first loss of the season in their home opener on Thursday when they skate against the struggling Philadelphia Flyers.

NHL News / Silver Seven / October 7

LNN: Milestones, LeBreton, and more!

Some Ottawa-relevant news: Ian Mendes had a nice piece on the Senators website in advance of the team's home opener against Philadelphia on Sens and Flyers netminder, Ray Emery.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

4 Early Thoughts on the Senators’ Start to 2026-27

The Ottawa Senators have played three games. That is it. Three games is nowhere near enough of a sample to make sweeping conclusions about a team that has legitimate playoff aspirations.

Tim Stutzle News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Sens Stocks: Ersson Struggles, Stutzle Adds Another in 5-3 Loss to Red Wings

The Ottawa Senators had a tough outing against the Detroit Red Wings, falling 5-3. While the Senators were without their top defensive pairing and starting goaltender for the game, it was within reach, but they weren’t able to grab hold of it and take over.

Linus Ullmark News / SenShot / October 6

Time has come for Senators fans to panic about Ullmark

The news surrounding Linus Ullmark left Ottawa Senators fans with a sunken heart. While the Sens’ starting goalie is officially day-to-day following Monday night’s exit, the prospect of turning to Samuel Ersson did not help fans’ blood pressure.

NHL News / SenShot / October 6

Tempers flare leads to line brawl in game between Senators & Red Wings

Who doesn't love a hockey fight? A good ol' fashion donnybrook? Well, the fans at Little Caesars Arena clearly do. They were treated to a nice line-brawl tonight in the game between the Ottawa Senators and the Detroit Red Wings.

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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.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Senators’ Travis Green Remains Vague About Injuries, Says Ullmark is 'Fine'

Throughout his tenure with the Ottawa Senators, head coach Travis Green has been vague when it comes to answering questions about injuries. The league

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The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

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Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 6

Senators Recall Jonas Johansson, Reassign Jorian Donovan

The Ottawa Senators have indirectly confirmed that Linus Ullmark won’t dress tonight after being pulled from last night’s game against the Boston Bruins.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 6