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Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

Erik Karlsson is playing like the superstar the Penguins always expected him to be

When the Pittsburgh Penguins acquired defenseman Erik Karlsson before the start of the 2023-24 season, they were doing so with the intention of him providing another superstar presence. Lately, he's been doing just that. 

Sidney Crosby exits, but Penguins nip Senators in shootout
Penguins' Sidney Crosby leaves game with apparent lower-body injury
NHL Rumors: Penguins don't plan on trading Erik Karlsson
The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz
NHL News / Silver Seven / March 26

Ullmark, Sens Steal Point in 4-3 Shootout Loss to Penguins

Ottawa came into tonight's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins icing the same lineup as Tuesday and sitting in the second wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference, courtesy of their strong play.

Thomas Chabot News / NHL Trade Talk / March 26
Senators Face Tough Road Without Chabot for Rest of Regular Season

Senators Face Tough Road Without Chabot for Rest of Regular Season

Following their fourth straight win, the Ottawa Senators remain red hot. As such, the timing of the bad news on the injury front makes it feel like the team can’t catch a break.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
The red-hot Ottawa Senators are making the most of a turbulent season

The red-hot Ottawa Senators are making the most of a turbulent season

It’s been a weird season for the Ottawa Senators. Fresh off their long-awaited return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs last spring, the Senators kicked off the 2025-26 regular season with high expectations — and for good reason.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL season' quiz
The 'Active 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Most 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz
Thomas Chabot News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
Senators’ Thomas Chabot out 4-8 weeks after breaking forearm

Senators’ Thomas Chabot out 4-8 weeks after breaking forearm

The Ottawa Senators got the news back on one of their top defensemen, and it’s not positive. After leaving Monday night’s game against the New York Rangers after taking a slash to the arm, Thomas Chabot will be sidelined for the next four to eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken bone in his forearm.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Thomas Chabot News / Field Level Media / March 26
Senators D Thomas Chabot (broken arm) out 4-8 weeks

Senators D Thomas Chabot (broken arm) out 4-8 weeks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will miss the rest of the regular season following surgery Thursday to repair a broken bone in his right arm. Chabot, 29, is expected to be sidelined for four to eight weeks, head coach Travis Green confirmed.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26
Senators star undergoes surgery, out six to eight weeks

Senators' Thomas Chabot undergoes surgery, out six to eight weeks

Bad injury luck has struck at the worst time for the Ottawa Senators. 

The red-hot Ottawa Senators are making the most of a turbulent season
John Carlson has provided Ducks with veteran puck-mover
Zach Werenski has emerged as the favorite for the Norris Trophy
Rangers' disappointing season leaves more questions than answers 
Has Rick Bowness emerged as a candidate for the Jack Adams?
Physical teams can go far in the playoffs if they master one crucial skill first
Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / March 26

LNN: Injury Updates, Jensen Reportedly Moving On, Eliasson Signs ELC + More!

11 games remain. The Ottawa Senators are just barely in a playoff spot. Their defense corps has been devastated. There's still a ton of work to be done.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 26
Ottawa Senators Represented Well at the 2026 NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament

Ottawa Senators Represented Well at the 2026 NCAA Ice Hockey Tournament

March is the time for NCAA madness, and although basketball gets most of the attention, the D1 Ice Hockey Championship is also starting this week, drawing thousands of fans from across the nation.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / March 26
Senators agree to economic partnership with Algonquin Anishinabe Nation ahead of new arena plans

Senators agree to economic partnership with Algonquin Anishinabe Nation ahead of new arena plans

Steps toward a new arena in the nation’s capital continue to be made. 

Senators’ Thomas Chabot Undergoes Surgery, Out Six-To-Eight Weeks
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25
Senators keep surging through injuries with Penguins up next

Senators keep surging through injuries with Penguins up next

Despite a slew of injuries to defensemen, the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night on a four-game winning streak. The Senators have also won six of their last seven.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25
Senators’ Situation with Tkachuk Not Unlike Matthews and Maple Leafs

Senators’ Situation with Tkachuk Not Unlike Matthews and Maple Leafs

With speculation continuing to swirl around Auston Matthews and his long-term future in Toronto, a similar conversation is beginning to take shape in Ottawa surrounding Senators captain Brady Tkachuk.

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The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
 The 'Youngest MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz
The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
 The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz
The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz
The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz
 The 'Most 5-three-pointer NBA games' quiz
Carter Yakemchuk News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25
Yakemchuk’s Debut Raises a Big Question for Ottawa

Yakemchuk’s Debut Raises a Big Question for Ottawa

There are debuts… and then there are debuts that make you sit up a little straighter in your chair. Carter Yakemchuk gave the Ottawa Senators one of those kinds of debuts on Tuesday night.

Tyler Kleven News / Silver Seven / March 25

Tyler Kleven is Back on Track in 2026

Ah, Tyler Kleven. As we've been told many times by Twitter scouts, we could've had Brock Faber instead. Shame about that. What we don't hear them talk about, however, is that we also could've have had Roni Hirvonen and Topi Niemela.

Gabriel Eliasson News / Daily Faceoff / March 25
Senators sign Gabriel Eliasson to entry-level contract

Senators sign Gabriel Eliasson to entry-level contract

A literally big signing in the nation’s capital. On Wednesday, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios announced that the team has signed defenseman Gabriel Eliasson to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Gabriel Eliasson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25
Senators, Gabriel Eliasson Agree To Terms On Entry-Level Deal

Senators, Gabriel Eliasson Agree To Terms On Entry-Level Deal

The Senators announced Wednesday that they’ve agreed to terms with defense prospect Gabriel Eliasson on a three-year, entry-level contract that starts next season.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 24
Senators Recall Yakemchuk, Donovan for NHL Debuts in Crucial Game vs. Red Wings

Senators Recall Yakemchuk, Donovan for NHL Debuts in Crucial Game vs. Red Wings

The Ottawa Senators announced on Mar. 24 that they have recalled defensemen Carter Yakemchuk and Jorian Donovan, who will both make their NHL debuts against the Detroit Red Wings.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 24
Senators Recall Jorian Donovan, Carter Yakemchuk

Senators Recall Jorian Donovan, Carter Yakemchuk

The Senators’ push for the playoffs got a lot murkier despite last night’s defensive standout win over the Rangers. The two points cost them both Thomas Chabot and Lassi Thomson on the blue line, who, head coach Travis Green said, would miss multiple games with apparent right wrist injuries and undisclosed injuries, respectively.

Jake Sanderson News / The Hockey Writers / March 23
Senators News & Rumours: Race for the Playoffs, Sanderson Injury Update & More

Senators News & Rumours: Race for the Playoffs, Sanderson Injury Update & More

The Ottawa Senators are refusing to go quietly. They had a dominant 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs in another instalment of the Battle of Ontario on Saturday night.

Ottawa Senators News / Breakaway on SI / March 23
Senators Team to Watch In Eastern Conference Wild Card Race

Senators Team to Watch In Eastern Conference Wild Card Race

The Ottawa Senators are hitting their stride at the perfect time, and it might be just enough to propel them into a playoff position in the Eastern Conference.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22
Senators’ star defenseman expected to make injury return in 7-10 days

Senators’ star defenseman expected to make injury return in 7-10 days

The Ottawa Senators are in the middle of a rabid playoff push, currently sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference. Their regulation win over the New York Islanders on Thursday was vital for their postseason chances.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 20
Can the Ottawa Senators Actually Make a Playoff Push?

Can the Ottawa Senators Actually Make a Playoff Push?

The Ottawa Senators are suddenly a story again. And not the “let’s talk about rebuilding next year” kind of story. They’ve put together a little run here, and for the first time in months, you can almost see them sneaking into the playoff conversation.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 19
Islanders' Matthew Schaefer achieves another big milestone

Islanders rookie sensation Matthew Schaefer achieves another big milestone

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer is not only running away with NHL's Rookie of the Year race, he also continues to do things no other 18-year-old defenseman has ever done.

Jack Hughes clarifies stance about gold-medal-winning puck; Sidney Crosby addresses controversy
From teen titans to titans falling: The NHL's biggest surprises this season
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was 'irate': What caused 'heated exchange' at GM meetings?
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 18
Senators Are Rolling: Is the Playoff Door Creaking Open?

Senators Are Rolling: Is the Playoff Door Creaking Open?

The Ottawa Senators have been quietly turning heads since the Olympic break. A 6-1-2 run over nine games has them within striking distance of the second wild card in the Eastern Conference, and for a team that spent most of the season wondering if the puck would ever bounce their way, that’s significant.

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