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Are the Senators the NHL’s Next Big Second-Half Playoff Surge?

If you just glance at the standings, the Ottawa Senators don’t jump out as a team with a playoff path. They’re buried behind a pile of Atlantic teams that

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After a rough first couple of months, the Ottawa Senators have had a resurgence heading into the Olympic break. On Jan. 30, they had just a 29% chance to make the playoffs, but less than a week later, that had jumped up to a 41.4%, according to MoneyPuck.com.

Hayden Hodgson News / Inside The Rink / February 3

AHL: Senators’ Hayden Hodgson Slapped with Five Game Suspension

The American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee announced today that Belleville Senators forward Hayden Hodgson has been suspended for five games.

NHL News / EasySportz / February 3

A Feast in the East: Senators vs. Hurricanes Preview for Feb. 3

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Ottawa Senators head south Tuesday night to take on the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena, still stinging from a rough first meeting earlier this season and eager to keep their own momentum rolling.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / February 3

Penguins Lose 3-2 To Ottawa Senators

The Penguins saw their hot six-game win streak come to an end on Monday at PPG Paints Arena when they hosted the Ottawa Senators. In a tightly contested battle, the Senators managed to secure their fourth consecutive victory thanks to Claude Giroux’s late go-ahead goal with 5:08 remaining in the third period.

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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

Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / February 3

Giroux’s Late Goal Lifts Senators Over Penguins

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NHL Predictions Senators Edition with Ottawa at Carolina Hurricanes

In today’s edition of NHL Predictions, the Ottawa Senators look to extract a little bit of revenge on the Carolina Hurricanes after the result from the previous weekend of play.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 2

Senators win fourth straight, stifle red hot Penguins

Claude Giroux scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the visiting Ottawa Senators won their fourth straight, 3-2, against the host Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday.

Linus Ullmark News / NHL Trade Talk / February 2

Senator’s Playoff Fate Now Hangs on Linus Ullmark

Linus Ullmark’s return to the crease couldn’t have come at a more desperate moment for the Ottawa Senators. They’ve been hanging around the edge of the playoff math all season, never fully in, never fully out.

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Senators are in tough to return to playoffs, even with Linus Ullmark back

The Ottawa Senators lifted the spirits of their market by making the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in seven years in 2024-25, but a return in

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / February 2

Ottawa Senators Month in Review: January 2026

After winning their first two and losing their next four, the Ottawa Senators went 6-2-2 to finish the month with an 8-6-2 record. That's 17th in the league in points percentage, and 6th in the Atlantic Division.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / February 2

The Ottawa Senators True Chances at the 2025-26 Playoffs

As we sit here on the second of February, we want to think about the Ottawa Senators realistic odds of making the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Let’s be honest, it isn’t good.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / February 2

Can Tkachuk and Sanderson Push the Senators Higher?

Watching the Ottawa Senators these days, it’s hard not to notice the way two players are steering the ship. Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson aren’t just piling up points; they’re defining how this team shows up night after night.

Linus Ullmark News / Athlon Sports / February 1

Senators' Linus Ullmark Makes Admission After First Game Back from Personal Absence

The Ottawa Senators entered Saturday night looking to build on their recent momentum ahead of the Olympic break, carrying a two-game winning streak but still having questionable postseason hopes.

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Thomas Chabot News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Senators’ Thomas Chabot exits game for precautionary reasons

The Ottawa Senators skated away with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, but not all of their players were there for the final horn. Defenseman Thomas Chabot left the game early and did not return.

Ridly Greig News / NHL Trade Talk / January 31

Ridly Greig Hitting His Stride at Exactly the Right Time

Ridly Greig might not be the first name that pops into your head when you think of the Ottawa Senators tonight against the New Jersey Devils. That said, perhaps it should be.

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / January 31

Senators’ Linus Ullmark to make first start in more than a month

Linus Ullmark will make his first start in more than a month when the Ottawa Senators face the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Ullmark has been out of the lineup since late December after the team announced he would be taking a leave of absence for personal reasons.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Ottawa Senators Penalty Kill Has Played Massive Role in Struggles

The Ottawa Senators penalty kill has struggled mightily all season long. If they miss the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, it will be a huge reason why. The

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 30

Pinto vs. MacKinnon Proves Senators Have NHL’s Best Centre Group

One thing that every team tries to accomplish is having some truly elite players down the middle of the ice. For the Ottawa Senators, it appears that the centre position is going to be the least of their concerns for many years.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / January 29

Giroux and Stutzle Hit Milestones as Senators Keep Rolling

Sometimes the wins tell you part of the story, but the individual milestones fill in the rest of the picture. Last night, Ottawa’s 5–2 victory over Colorado wasn’t just a statement on the scoreboard — it was another step in two careers quietly building their legacies.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 29