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Senators, Shane Pinto to meet again on contract extension

The Ottawa Senators will resume one of their most important conversations of the season later this week. High-scoring centerman Shane Pinto is set to become an arbitration-eligible, restricted free agent this summer, after closing out the two-year bridge deal he signed in 2024.

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LNN: PWHL Suffers a Setback + Staios Speaks!

The Ottawa Senators are 6-1-3 in their last 10 games. Will they follow that up with an 8-1-9? Or will they falter and go 3-4-3 instead? Can we swap area codes with Memphis?

Jordan Spence News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Discussing the Progress of Ottawa Senators Defenceman Jordan Spence

The Ottawa Senators have had an inconsistent start to 2025-26, and some of that blame invariably falls on the defencemen. Of course, it is a team sport, everyone must take accountability and ownership, and the Sens defence are no exception.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 9

Senators Earn Back-to-Back Wins with 4-2 Victory over Mammoth

The Ottawa Senators hosted the Utah Mammoth on Sunday night in the first of two matchups between the two organizations this season. Both teams were on the back half of back-to-back games, but the Senators were in a better situation, coming off a gritty 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 9

Senators continue Mammoth's woes with second period burst

Ridly Greig and Jordan Spence each had a goal and an assist for the Ottawa Senators in a 4-2 win against the visiting Utah Mammoth on Sunday. Dylan Cozens had two assists, and Leevi Merilainen made 30 saves for the Senators, who are 3-0-2 in their past five games.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / November 9

Stutzle Leads Senators Over Flyers

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NHL News / Silver Seven / November 8

Stützle's Overtime Heroics Secure 3-2 Senators Win in Philadelphia

The Senators grabbed a 3-2 overtime win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday afternoon, and for once, they didn't have to come from behind to do it.

Tim Stutzle News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Can Tim Stutzle Still Become a Superstar for the Senators?

This season, Tim Stutzle continues to dazzle Ottawa Senators fans. Yet there’s no denying that through the Senators’ 15 games so far this season, his eight goals and eight assists, while solid, aren’t the stuff of superstardom.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

Senators’ Tim Stützle Strikes Twice in 3–2 OT Win vs. Flyers

The Ottawa Senators (7–5–3) are back in the playoff mix after losing five of their first seven contests. They visited the Philadelphia Flyers (8–5–2) on Saturday afternoon, coming away with a 3–2 overtime victory.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 8

NHL Predictions Saturday Afternoon Senators Edition Ottawa at Philadelphia Flyers

Welcome to another Saturday Ottawa Senators edition of NHL Predictions here at Last Word On Hockey, as they take on the Philadelphia Flyers in a 1:00 p.m.

Ottawa Senators News / Stadium Rant / November 4

Syracuse Crunch Fall to Senators 7-4

The Syracuse Crunch lost their second game of the season Saturday night when a comeback attempt in the third period was spoiled, and they fell to the Belleville Senators, 7-4.

Arthur Kaliyev News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Report: Senators’ Arthur Kaliyev accused of stealing from ex-girlfriend to pay gambling losses

Ottawa Senators forward Arthur Kaliyev has been accused by his former girlfriend of stealing over $50,000 from her in order to pay off gambling debts to teammates, according to Mollie Walker of the New York Post.

Drake Batherson News / Breakaway on SI / November 3

Senators Forward Named NHL Star for Explosive Production

Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson put together one of the most productive weeks of his NHL career, leading the league in scoring with eight points (three goals, five assists) across four games.

Ottawa Senators News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Senators Star Rejects $52 Million Offer as Extension Talks Continue

The Ottawa Senators had a mixed start to the 2025-26 NHL season, with a 6-5-2 record. The front office has seen one of its stars reject a massive extension offer.

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The '200 yard, three rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The 'College Basketball 'Power 4' team names' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / November 1

Big First Game Back At The Bell Centre For The Habs Tonight Against The Senators

The Montreal Canadiens (8-3-0) will be taking on the Ottawa Senators (6-5-1) in their first game back at the Bell Centre after their Western Canada Road Trip, where they collected 6 of a possible 8 points in those 4 games.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 1

Senators make backup-goaltender swap ahead of bout with Canadiens

The Senators continue to swap out their backup goalies.

Linus Ullmark News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 31

Senators’ Linus Ullmark takes accountability for controversial postgame comments

It was nothing short of a frustrating loss for the Ottawa Senators earlier this week, as the rebuilding Chicago Blackhawks scored a whopping seven goals against them as part of a 7-3 blowout victory in the Windy City.

Shane Pinto News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Just How Good is Ottawa Senator Centre Shane Pinto?

Shane Pinto has elevated his game to a whole other level in 2025-26 for the Ottawa Senators, and for him individually. Call it being a professional, having that five-tool skillset, with a bit of added experience, hey, he has even been putting on the muscle.

Brady Tkachuk News / Inside The Rink / October 30

Team USA Media Summit: Tkachuk and Olympians Ready for Milan 2026

The Team USA Media Summit brought together a diverse panel of Olympians and hopefuls—from hockey to bobsled and skeleton—to talk about the challenges and motivations shaping their road to Milan-Cortina 2026.

Connor Bedard News / Yardbarker / October 29

Connor Bedard looks poised for breakout year, has first hat trick

Blackhawks' Connor Bedard looks poised for breakout year, records first hat trick

Bedard is showing signs that the third year of his career is going to be a potentially massive breakout performance.

Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem

Rangers' Matt Rempe dealing with long-term injury, but help is on the way

Three NHL teams that should go all-in based on early results

Fan falls from upper level of PPG Paints Arena at Penguins game

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

The Senators are smart to manage Linus Ullmark’s minutes amidst a condensed schedule

The Ottawa Senators are off to a solid start to their 2025-26 season as they look to build upon the momentum they generated last season and make the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second year in a row.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / October 27

Can Senators Forward Keep Up Incredible Scoring Pace?

The Ottawa Senators are off to a less than perfect start to the 2025-2026 season. The team is 4-4-1 through nine games and lumped in the middle of the pack of Eastern Conference teams jockeying for a playoff spot.

Linus Ullmark News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Linus Ullmark’s Unexpected Action Draws Attention After Senators’ Win

The Ottawa Senators dominated the Washington Capitals 7–1 on Saturday night, but it wasn’t just the scoreline that turned heads. Late in the second period, with Ottawa holding a 4–0 lead, a scrum erupted behind the Capitals' net.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / October 25

Dylan Cozens, Drake Batherson lead Senators in demolition of Capitals

Dylan Cozens and Drake Batherson both tallied a pair of goals and an assist to help the visiting Ottawa Senators spoil Alex Ovechkin's 1500th career game in a dominant 7-1 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Senators recall Mads Sogaard, reassign Leevi Merilainen

The Ottawa Senators have swapped which goalie will hold the backup’s role on their NHL roster. Per an official team announcement, netminder Leevi Merilainen has been reassigned to their AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators, while Mads Sogaard has been recalled.