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

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 / 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 / Daily Faceoff / April 3
Senators' Brady Tkachuk gets slashing penalty while sitting on bench

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
In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots
Linus Ullmark News / Professor Press Box / April 2
Ullmark’s Play Could Sink the Senators’ Season

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.

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The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

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?

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2
In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots

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?
The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

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 / NHL Trade Talk / April 2
Tkachuk Podcast Creating Awkward Ripple Effect for the Senators

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

'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
Can the Senators trust their goaltending?
Cameron Crotty News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 2
Senators Recall Cameron Crotty

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.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2
Keith Tkachuk Creates Awkward Moment for Brady with Shot at Senators

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 / Daily Faceoff / April 1
Can the Senators trust their goaltending?

Can the Senators trust their goaltending?

It’s been a difficult week for the Ottawa Senators. Following Tuesday’s 6-3 loss to the Florida Panthers, the Senators have gone 0-2-1 over their last three games, and have fallen back out of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1
Did Paul Maurice Take a Shot at Linus Ullmark in Postgame Interview?

Did Paul Maurice Take a Shot at Linus Ullmark in Postgame Interview?

Linus Ullmark has been under fire in recent days for sitting out a pivotal game in the Ottawa Senators playoff push in Tampa Bay on Saturday afternoon, and the way things went in his first start since on Tuesday certainly didn’t help matters.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / April 1
Senators News & Rumours: Ullmark, Sanderson, Chabot & More

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

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
The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz
Jordan Spence News / Professor Press Box / March 31
Jordan Spence — The Unsung Defenseman Driving the Senators’ Push

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.

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The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz
The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz
 The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz
The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
 The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz
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 The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz
NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 31
NHL Predictions: Ottawa Senators vs Florida Panthers, March 31st

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 30
Senators Sign Hoyt Stanley To Entry-Level Contract

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

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 29
NHL Rumours and the Ottawa Senators Had a Surprise Result in Tampa Yesterday

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 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 / Field Level Media / March 27
Senators chasing critical points in visit to Lightning

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

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 / Field Level Media / March 26
Senators D Thomas Chabot (broken arm) out 4-8 weeks

Senators D Thomas Chabot (broken arm) out 4-8 weeks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will miss the rest of the regular season following surgery Thursday to repair a broken bone in his right arm. Chabot, 29, is expected to be sidelined for four to eight weeks, head coach Travis Green confirmed.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 26
Ottawa Senators Represented Well at the 2026 NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament

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 / The Hockey Writers / March 24
Senators Recall Yakemchuk, Donovan for NHL Debuts in Crucial Game vs. Red Wings

Senators Recall Yakemchuk, Donovan for NHL Debuts in Crucial Game vs. Red Wings

The Ottawa Senators announced on Mar. 24 that they have recalled defensemen Carter Yakemchuk and Jorian Donovan, who will both make their NHL debuts against the Detroit Red Wings.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 19
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer achieves another big milestone

Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer achieves another big milestone

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer is not only running away with NHL's Rookie of the Year race, he also continues to do things no other 18-year-old defenseman has ever done.

Jack Hughes clarifies stance about gold-medal-winning puck; Sidney Crosby addresses controversy
From teen titans to titans falling: The NHL's biggest surprises this season
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was 'irate': What caused 'heated exchange' at GM meetings?
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

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