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What Staios Really Said About the Senators’ Goaltending

When Steve Staios says he has “full faith” in his goaltending, it’s worth slowing down and listening to how he says it, not just what the words are. General managers don’t choose that phrase by accident.

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Senators Believed To Have Checked In On Rasmus Andersson

While the Senators enter play today in last place in the Atlantic Division and second-last in the Eastern Conference, they’re only three points out of

Matthew Andonovski News / The Hockey Writers / January 3

Matthew Andonovski’s Return to Kitchener Rangers Sparks Overage Dilemma

Not even two days since writing 2000-plus words, catching up on all the news and storylines from the Kitchener Rangers since coming back from the holiday break less than a week ago, we have another bombshell that makes things quite interesting ahead of the Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) trade deadline coming on Jan.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 3

All-Canadian Saturday Edition of NHL Predictions with Winnipeg Jets at Ottawa Senators

Sorry to break the news, but today’s matchup is a pair of divisional basement dwellers. This Saturday edition of NHL Predictions, presented by us here at Last Word On Hockey is between the Winnipeg Jets and the Ottawa Senators.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / Athlon Sports / January 3

Senators' Brady Tkachuk Addresses Olympic Change Before 2026 Games

Brady Tkachuk is heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, and the Ottawa Senators captain is embracing every part of it. The 26-year-old forward was among the first six players named to Team USA’s roster last summer, along with his brother Matthew Tkachuk.

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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 / Silver Seven / January 2

Five Thoughts for Friday: New Years Resolution Edition

It's 2026, a brand new year is upon us, so it's time to refresh our resolutions for the Ottawa Senators for the rest of the 2025-26 season. Keep Stephen Halliday in Ottawa While recovering from the holidays, I had the misfortune of watching the Sens fall 7-5 to the Leafs in a very frustrating game.

NHL News / Silver Seven / January 1

Senators Stage Dramatic 4–3 Comeback Win Over Capitals

It was a typical start for the Sens. In the first five minutes, Ottawa established a strong forecheck, with everyone moving their feet. That pressure led to an Alex Ovechkin penalty.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 1

Senators edge Capitals 4-3 to halt losing spell

Fabian Zetterlund scored with 2:22 remaining to lift the host Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Thursday. Zetterlund scored on a one-timer from just below the left hash marks after receiving a backhand pass from Thomas Chabot on the rush, shortly after Aliaksei Protas had tied the game for Washington.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 1

Senators Out-Muscle & Out-Score Capitals, Earn 4-3 Victory

In a hard-hitting, penalty-filled matinee game, the Ottawa Senators were able to come away from their matchup with the Washington Capitals with a 4-3 victory.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 1

New Year’s Day NHL Predictions with Washington Capitals at Ottawa Senators

Happy New Year to our readers far and wide! Sometimes a matchup with the Capitals and Senators can have the intense Canada – US rivalry feel to it, and rightfully so.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / December 28

Senators’ Linus Ullmark taking leave of absence for personal reasons

The Ottawa Senators will be without Linus Ullmark for the immediate future after announcing Sunday that the veteran goaltender will be taking a leave of absence from the team for personal reasons.

Leafs’ William Nylander out day-to-day

Matthew Tkachuk practices with Panthers for first time in 2025-26

USA’s Cole Hutson out after taking a puck to the head

Canadian World Junior team apologizes for not shaking hands with Czechia

2026 World Juniors: Top standouts from Sweden vs. Switzerland

ECHL, players reach deal to end strike; unclear when play will resume

Claude Giroux News / Breakaway on SI / December 27

Senators' Claude Giroux to Hit Career Milestone vs. Maple Leafs

Senators forward Claude Giroux has been playing in the NHL for quite some time now as he is 37 years old and is still going strong. And when he gets set to take the ice against the rival Toronto Maple Leafs, he will be hitting a career milestone.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / December 26

Battle of Ontario reignites as Senators visit Leafs

The Ottawa Senators aim to add to a five-game points streak Saturday night when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs to christen this season's Battle of Ontario.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 24

Josh Norris’ Ottawa Return Sparks Debate Over Dylan Cozens Trade

The Buffalo Sabres squeaked out a 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators in a crucial Divisional battle on Tuesday night, with points at a premium in the ever-tight Atlantic.

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The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

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Tyler Kleven News / Daily Faceoff / December 20

Senators’ Tyler Kleven exits game with lower-body injury

Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven left Saturday’s 6-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks with a lower-body injury and did not return. Kleven went to the dressing room after he pinched deep into the offensive zone and fell awkwardly in the corner.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Senators rumors: Ottawa ‘on the prowl’ for scoring forward

The Ottawa Senators are one of the better offensive teams in the NHL in 2025-26 — but that isn’t going to stop general manager Steve Staios from trying to make the roster even more potent ahead of the trade deadline.

Thomas Chabot News / Daily Faceoff / December 19

Senators’ Thomas Chabot expected to return this weekend

Ottawa Senators’ defenseman Thomas Chabot is expected to return to the lineup for their game on Saturday against the Chicago Blackhawks, according to Ottawa Citizen reporter Bruce Garrioch.

Jacques Martin News / Breakaway on SI / December 18

Senators Announce Ring of Honor for Veteran Coach

The Ottawa Senators are honoring the man who built the foundation of their franchise. The team announced that they will induct Jacques Martin, a coach who led them through their most successful era, into the Ring of Honor at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, January 24.