Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Senators’ Zub a game-time decision for Game 2; Kleven out

Some lineup updates for the Ottawa Senators heading into Game 2 of their series against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. After the Senators’ morning skate, it was reported that defenseman Artem Zub is going to be a game-time decision, while fellow blueliner Tyler Kleven will remain out of the action for the ninth game in a row.

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Was the Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal fight necessary?

The playoffs started off with a massive bang, as in the opening game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Ottawa Senators, captains Jordan Staal and Brady Tkachuk dropped the gloves off the opening faceoff.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

Senators Have 3 Viable Options For Filling Artem Zub’s Spot

As if dropping Game 1 of their first round series with the Carolina Hurricanes in a 2-0 shutout wasn’t enough, the Ottawa Senators’ injury woes continue – this time, with one of their most trustworthy defensive defenders in Artem Zub.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 19

Senators’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Ottawa Senators stormed into the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 15-5-2 record in their final 22 games. They slipped in the first game of the postseason, losing 2-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes.

Tage Thompson News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-goal season by NHL team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to score at least 40 goals in one season for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz

The 'Most goals in a Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 19

Senators Recall Six Players

This afternoon the Ottawa Senators announced that six skaters have been recalled from AHL Belleville. Carter Yakemchuk, Arthur Kaliyev, Tyler Boucher, Xavier Bourgault, Graeme Clarke, and Oskar Pettersson will all join the club.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Jake Sanderson News / NHL Trade Talk / April 19

The Senators’ X-Factor Isn’t Who You Think It Is

Jake Sanderson quietly turned into one of the league’s best hard-working defencemen this season, and the numbers back it up. He set career highs across the board — 14 goals in 67 games, 32 even-strength points, and an average ice time of 24:50 that put him eighth in the entire NHL.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19

Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Brady Tkachuk tried to deliver a message at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators. It failed spectacularly as the Senators dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 2-0, against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1

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Players with the most to prove in the Stanley Cup playoffs

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 18

Senators Defence is Key to Beating the Hurricanes

The Ottawa Senators are back in the playoffs for the second straight season. It was touch-and-go for a while, but in the end, they pulled it off. Unfortunately,

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18

Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal Fight 3 Seconds Into Game 1

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs opened with fireworks on Saturday afternoon as Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal dropped the gloves just three seconds after the opening faceoff.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 18

Watch: Senators’ Tkachuk, Hurricanes’ Staal fight off opening faceoff of 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

Talk about an explosive start to the postseason. When the puck dropped for Game 1 between the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes, the first game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal decided to drop the gloves and fight, with much appreciation from the home crowd in Raleigh.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18

Brady Tkachuk reveals James Reimer’s heartfelt speech that lit a fire under Senators

The Ottawa Senators were one of the National Hockey League’s best teams down the stretch, winning six of their final eight games to book a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a second straight year.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / April 17

Ottawa’s Breakout Stretch Changes Their Playoff Chances

The Ottawa Senators’ season was a wild ride, and they made it even more exciting. After a shaky start, they flipped a switch on Jan. 12 and never really looked back.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17

Players with the most to prove in the Stanley Cup playoffs

The NHL regular season has just wrapped up, and the chase for the Stanley Cup will begin Saturday with the Ottawa Senators kicking things off against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Connor McDavid’s case to win his fourth Hart Trophy

How many more scoring titles will McDavid win?

One must-watch player from each NHL team in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Stanley Cup playoffs: Five storylines that will define the first round

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Travis Green News / Daily Faceoff / April 16

Travis Green deserves so much respect for turning Senators’ season around

It’s fair to say that Travis Green earned his salary this season. The Ottawa Senators‘ head coach has led his team to their second consecutive playoff appearance, and a first-round matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes.

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The 'NBA minutes-per-game leaders' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / April 16

The Perfect Playoff for the Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, kicking off their quest for the franchise’s first championship.

Brady Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / April 16

What the Ottawa Senators Need From Brady Tkachuk in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Ottawa Senators are headed back to the playoffs for a second-straight season. Through goaltending woes, penalty kill issues, and a bunch of outside noise, the club had a fantastic run of hockey to clinch their playoff berth.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15

Power-play success propels playoff-bound Senators past Maple Leafs

Drake Batherson and Warren Foegele scored power-play goals Wednesday night and the Ottawa Senators defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in the regular-season finale for both teams.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15

Senators, Blake Montgomery Agree To Terms On Entry-Level Deal

The Senators announced Wednesday that they’ve agreed to terms with left wing prospect Blake Montgomery on a three-year, entry-level deal starting next season.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / April 14

Leafs visit Senators for season-ending role reversal

The Toronto Maple Leafs will end their season Wednesday night when they visit the Ottawa Senators, in a dramatic reversal from nearly a year ago. When the Maple Leafs (32-35-14, 78 points) visited the Senators (43-27-11, 97 points) last May 1, they won Game 6 to clinch a victory in the first-round playoff series.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / April 12