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The Habs Steal 2 Points With Late Come Back Against The Senators

The Montreal Canadiens rallied back from being down 5-3 late in the 3rd period to beat the Ottawa Senators 6-5 in overtime. Both Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield scored 2 goals each to help the Habs get the job done and steal the 2 points on the road.

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NHL Predictions Sunday Senators Edition with Ottawa at Detroit Red Wings

Welcome to the second half of a back-to-back of Senators edition of NHL Predictions as Ottawa is visiting the Detroit Red Wings. With the Atlantic Division so tight, every point between divisional matchups are crucial.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / January 18

‘You’ve got to make more than 10 saves to win a game’: Senators’ Sanderson on Merilainen’s struggles

The problems continue to pile up for the Ottawa Senators. The last two weeks have been straight out of a nightmare for the Senators, largely related to their goaltending, whether the problem has been on the ice or off it.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / January 18

Ottawa Charge Recap: Week 7

The week started on a high note for the Charge, with captain Brianne Jenner earning PWHL Player of the Week honours after scoring two goals in two games, including the game-winner against the Goldeneyes.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

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The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Ottawa Senators Running Out of Time to Decide on Season

The Ottawa Senators must make a decision on which direction their 2025-26 NHL season will take very soon. Will they be buyers or sellers? Will they make the ’26 Stanley Cup Playoffs?

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 / Athlon Sports / January 17

Senators' Travis Green Addresses Goalie Linus Ullmark's Return

The Ottawa Senators have spent much of the past weeks navigating an uneasy stretch defined by uncertainty in net and mounting pressure in the standings.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 16

Senators hope to continue offensive roll vs. Canadiens

Ottawa Senators coach Travis Green would love a repeat start from his team on Saturday night at home against the Montreal Canadiens. The Senators exploded for four first-period goals and tallied a season-high eight in an 8-4 triumph over the New York Rangers on Wednesday.

Filip Hronek News / NHL Trade Talk / January 16

Insider Singles Out the Ottawa Senators as Suitor for Filip Hronek

As TSN insider Pierre LeBrun said on Wednesday, all bets are off in Vancouver as the Canucks embrace a rebuild. Virtually nobody can be considered safe right now, which has speculation swirling around the numerous quality veteran players who could be dealt in the coming weeks.

Linus Ullmark News / Breakaway on SI / January 16

Senators Goalie Returns to Practice After Leave of Absence

After a lengthy personal leave of absence, Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark finally returned to practice on Jan. 16. It was the first time Ullmark had skated with his fellow teammates since he departed from the club on Dec.

Linus Ullmark News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 16

Senators’ Linus Ullmark returns to practice amid leave of absence

The Ottawa Senators have been without their top goalie for nearly a month after Linus Ullmark took a leave of absence from the team. But there is a return on the horizon, as Ullmark is back at practice, according to Julian McKenzie of The Athletic.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 16

The Ottawa Senators Mid-Season Player Point Projections Update

We know we are a bit late for a true halfway mark, and we already looked at the goaltending and defence. However, today we will present an update, based on our pre-season player point projections for the Ottawa Senators.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / January 15

Jonathan Pitre: The Senators' Butterfly Who Touched the Hockey World

Some stories in hockey aren’t about goals or trophies. Some stories are about courage, connection, and moments that remind us why we love the game. Jonathan Pitre’s story is one of those moments.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

The Senators Have Some Tough Decisions To Make

The Senators are facing a midseason crossroads. The season has not gone as planned, and they are well out of a playoff spot. They could stand pat and hope James Reimer provides steady goaltending, push for short-term moves to improve the team, or pivot to a sell-off for this season and hope to reload in the summer.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Time Is Running Out for the Ottawa Senators to Decide Who They Are

The Ottawa Senators are quickly approaching the point where indecision becomes a choice. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Senators have roughly seven to 10 games to determine whether they’ll be buyers or sellers ahead of the trade deadline.

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The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

Brady Tkachuk News / Professor Press Box / January 15

Tkachuk Lights Up MSG to Carry Senators to a Huge Win

The Ottawa Senators stormed Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night, pounding the New York Rangers 8-4. Brady Tkachuk stole the show, scoring his 200th NHL regular-season goal and setting up three more.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / January 15

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the Trade Market on Hold

TSN: The Ottawa Senators have between seven and 10 games to decide whether they’re buyers or sellers, according to Darren Dreger. Senators GM Steve Staios scouted the Canucks-Canadiens game on Monday in Montreal.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 14

First-period explosion powers Senators past Rangers

Brady Tkuchuk scored his 200th career goal and collected two of his three assists in a four-goal first period for the Ottawa Senators, who netted the first six goals of an 8-4 victory over the host New York Rangers on Wednesday night.

Hunter Shepard News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 14

Ottawa Senators Reassign Hunter Shepard

The Ottawa Senators announced today that netminder Hunter Shepard has been reassigned to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators. The move places veteran goalie James Reimer in a position to be the Senators’ No.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 13

Senators snap 4-game losing streak as Canucks' skid rolls on

Artem Zub and Jordan Spence each scored within a 15-second span in the first period and the Ottawa Senators held on for a 2-1 home win over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / January 12

Senators Address Goalie Need With 525-Game Veteran

The Ottawa Senators made a desperation move to address their goaltending crisis, signing veteran James Reimer to a one-year contract for the remainder of the season.

Lassi Thomson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 11

Lassi Thomson Linked To Swiss League

After spending last season in Sweden, the Senators elected to bring back defenseman Lassi Thomson for this season. The hope was that he might be able to play his way higher on Ottawa’s depth chart and perhaps see some NHL action.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / January 11

When Rumours Hit, the Senators Have Their Players’ Backs

If you’ve been watching the Ottawa Senators lately, you know it’s not just the scoreboard that’s messy. Off the ice, the noise is real. Rumours start circulating online, names get tossed around, and suddenly, the clubhouse feels like a pressure cooker.

Ottawa Senators News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Brady Tkachuk did not hold back on dirty Senators rumors

Ottawa Senators star Brady Tkachuk had heard enough.

Report: Trade rumors around Linus Ullmark started before off-ice drama

With playoffs chances shrinking, time for Rangers to start selling

25 current NHL players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 6

Ottawa Senators’ Reasons for Concern at the Halfway Mark

The Ottawa Senators are halfway through the season, and at some point, fans will have to accept that the team is exactly what the numbers say it is. After 41 games, the numbers say that the team is, at best, run-of-the-mill.