Ottawa Senators: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 28

Senators' defense spurs offense in win vs. Avalanche

Ottawa used its defense to spur its offense Wednesday as the six defensemen tallied seven assists in the Senators' 5-2 home victory over the Colorado Avalanche.

Jesper Wallstedt News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Why the Ottawa Senators Should Be Calling About Jesper Wallstedt

If the Minnesota Wild are open to moving Jesper Wallstedt, the Ottawa Senators should be on the phone. Elite goaltending prospects rarely become available, and when they do, the asking price is steep for a reason.

Lucas Beckman News / Silver Seven / January 28

Ottawa Senators Prospect Update- January 28, 2026

Ottawa Senators goaltending prospect Lucas Beckman has made a strong early impression since joining the Chicoutimi Saguenéens, posting a 1–1–0 record, a .914 save percentage, and a 2.50 goals-against average through his first two appearances.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / January 28

NHL Predictions Senators Edition Colorado Avalanche at Ottawa

Welcome back to NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey. This game features the Colorado Avalanche visiting the Ottawa Senators. This marks the final of three consecutive games the Sens have played against divisional leaders.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 27

Senators focused on Avs, not 'white noise'

Ottawa Senators coach Travis Green says there is a lot of what he calls "white noise" enveloping his players. He wants them to tune it out ahead of Wednesday's home game against the Colorado Avalanche.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 27

Senators Recall Xavier Bourgault; Reassign Mads Sogaard

According to a team announcement, the Ottawa Senators have recalled forward Xavier Bourgault from the AHL’s Belleville Senators. Additionally, the team has reassigned netminder Mads Søgaard in a corresponding roster move.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / January 26

Could the Senators’ Top-Pairing Defenseman Be on the Move?

If you’ve been keeping an eye on the trade chatter, the Ottawa Senators are starting to pop up in conversations, and one name keeps coming up: right-shot defenseman Artem Zub.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 26

NHL and Ottawa Senators Rumours and the 2026 Trade Deadline Strategy

Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours, as we feature the Ottawa Senators. Maybe it was a show of collective group solidarity, as they handed the Pacific Division leading Vegas Golden Knights a 7-1 drubbing last night.

Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / January 26

Senators Demolish Golden Knights on Home Ice

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Linus Ullmark News / Field Level Media / January 25

Senators G Linus Ullmark returns from leave, serves as backup

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark returned from a monthlong personal leave Sunday and served as his team's backup during a 7-1 win over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / January 25

Stephen Halliday, Senators crush Golden Knights

Stephen Halliday scored two goals and had an assist, Brady Tkachuk had three assists and Dylan Cozens also scored twice as the Ottawa Senators cruised to a 7-1 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday.

Linus Ullmark News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 25

Senators Activate Linus Ullmark From Non-Roster List

The Senators have reinstated Linus Ullmark to the active roster for today’s game against the Golden Knights, per Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia. He won’t be getting the start but will serve as the backup to Mads Søgaard.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 25

Senators’ Penalty Kill Shakeup Signals a Defining Moment for Their Season

The Ottawa Senators didn’t just lose another game against the Carolina Hurricanes — they reinforced a season-long pattern that has now forced the organization’s hand.

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Ottawa Senators News / Inside The Rink / January 24

AHL Game Recap: Springfield Had 40 Shots on Goal for the Second Straight Night; Can’t Solve Meriläinen

The Springfield Thunderbirds welcomed the Belleville Senators today. The Thunderbirds are coming off a 4-3 overtime win against the Marlies last night.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / January 24

Why the Senators Are Always One Trade Away from Regret

Watching Mark Stone dominate last night for the Vegas Golden Knights against the Toronto Maple Leafs doesn’t just sting if you are an Ottawa Senators fan; it shows the team’s folly over the seasons.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 24

Ottawa Senators Need Stability at Goaltending Moving Forward

The Ottawa Senators have had massive issues with goaltending this season. That will need to stabilize it moving forward. With only 32 games remaining in their season, the Ottawa Senators chances to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs are dwindling with each passing day.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / January 23

The Senators’ Goaltending Gamble Is Catching Up With Them

For a while there, the Ottawa Senators looked like they’d finally turned a corner. Early this season, it seemed the change had stuck. The team was skating with confidence, scoring in bunches, and hanging around the top half of the Atlantic just like they belonged.

David Perron News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 22

Senators veteran forward David Perron out five to seven wWeeks

Healthy to start the 2025-26 campaign, Perron has been a solid tertiary contributor to the Senators.

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Travis Green News / Professor Press Box / January 21

Green Means Go: Castlegar’s Own Travis Green Inducted into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame

Travis Green has spent a lifetime in rinks across North America, but his latest milestone brings him right back to where it all started. The Ottawa Senators head coach recently received the news that he’s officially headed into the BC Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

‘Embarrassed’ Jake Sanderson apologized to Leevi Merilainen for postgame comments

A player is walking back his comments regarding one of his teammates. On Tuesday, Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson told the media that he had apologized to goaltender Leevi Meriläinen for his remarks following a 6-5 overtime loss to the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / January 20

Sanderson Apologizes to Merilainen After Heated Comments

Hockey’s intense. You’re racing, checking, thinking five moves ahead. But when things go wrong, emotions spill over. That’s what happened with Jake Sanderson after the Ottawa Senators’ recent 4-3 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.