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Senators Are Winning, But Their Offence Has Yet to Find Its Rhythm

The Ottawa Senators are off to a 6-2-0 start, sitting atop the Atlantic Division and giving their fans plenty of reasons for optimism. Even more encouraging is that they have managed to put together this kind of start despite injuries to Jake Sanderson and William Eklund.

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Senators have to give Jonas Johansson a shot at the NHL

The Ottawa Senators' loss to the St. Louis Blues last Tuesday night raised a lot of questions about the team’s goaltending situation. Backup Samuel Ersson surrendered seven goals on 26 shots in the 7-2 thumping at the hands of the Blues.

William Eklund News / SenShot / October 16

Senators could find Eklund replacement in former Canadiens forward

The Ottawa Senators got one nasty blow with the loss of William Eklund. The winger sustained a tough ankle injury in last week’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 16

Senators' fourth line is finding success

With the season just beginning to unfold and the Ottawa Senators suffering from a lengthy list of injuries, head coach Travis Green has had to make quite a few roster decisions.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Linus Ullmark News / Field Level Media / October 16

Linus Ullmark, defensive-minded Senators visit winless Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers were winless when they faced off against the Ottawa Senators last week -- and not much has changed in the last nine days. The Flyers are still searching for goals, confidence and their first victory Saturday when they host Linus Ullmark and the Senators.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Ridly Greig News / Professor Press Box / October 16

Senators’ Ridly Greig Makes His Mark Without a Top-Six Role

Sometimes a player’s value isn't just about how many goals he scores or how high he plays in the lineup. Sometimes it's about being ready when the opportunity comes, doing the little things and giving a coach a reason to trust you.

Stephen Halliday News / Silver Seven / October 16

Is Stephen Halliday the Ottawa Senators' Long-term Solution on the Wing?

Another Friday brings another Five Thoughts, and it begins with the idea of the Ottawa Senators moving a promising young playmaking centre to the wing, effectively using a position of strength to address one of weakness, without the risks associated with a trade or free agency.

NHL News / Silver Seven / October 15

Sens Defeat Islanders 2-1 in Artem Zub's Return

Artem Zub made his season debut as Matthew Schaefer and the Islanders came to town. Linus Ullmark and Semyon Varlamov got the starts. Stephen Halliday

Shane Pinto News / Field Level Media / October 15

Shane Pinto lifts Senators past Islanders in shootout

Shane Pinto scored the only goal in the shootout Thursday night for the host Ottawa Senators, who outlasted the New York Islanders 2-1. Pinto, the Senators' third skater in the shootout, shuffled the puck as he approached Islanders goalie Semyon Varlamov before sending a shot beyond Varlamov's glove.

Linus Ullmark News / SensChirp / October 15

Ullmark Leads Senators Over Islanders

It’s still a post ON Game Day, I suppose. They don’t ask how, they ask how many. And in the case of Linus Ullmark, the answer is all of ’em. It wasn’t pretty but in the end, the Ottawa Senators found a way on Thursday night, grinding our a hard-fought win over the New York Islanders on home ice.

Artem Zub News / SenShot / October 15

Senators reveal their lineup against the Islanders, and Zub is expected to return

After 180 days since his last hockey game on April 18 in the first game of the Ottawa Senators' Stanley Cup Playoff round against the Carolina Hurricanes,

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

James Reimer News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Wolf Pack sign James Reimer to professional tryout agreement

A longtime NHL netminder could be on the road to playing for the New York Rangers this season. On Thursday, the Rangers’ American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate Hartford Wolf Pack announced that they have signed goaltender James Reimer to a professional tryout agreement (PTO).

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The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

The 'Most 100-rushing-yard NFL games' quiz

William Eklund News / Field Level Media / October 15

Senators F William Eklund (ankle) out 10-12 weeks

Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund will be sidelined 10-12 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn tendon in his ankle, Travis Green announced Thursday.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Senators' William Eklund out 10-to-12 weeks with torn tendon in ankle

Ottawa Senators forward William Eklund underwent surgery to repair a torn tendon in his ankle and will miss the next 10-to-12 weeks.

Ducks' Mikael Granlund out day-to-day with upper-body injury

Jets' Josh Morrissey now week-to-week with upper-body injury

Leafs' Chris Tanev week-to-week with upper-body injury

Seven unexpected players put in opportunistic roles to start 2026-27

Can you name every player selected in the Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft?

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 15

Former Senators captain has breakout game with new team

Although Ottawa Senators fans were hoping that their former captain Brady Tkachuk would remain pointless throughout his first season with the Florida Panthers,

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

Senators’ Artem Zub Ready To Return, Jake Sanderson Close

The Ottawa Senators got a wave of good news at Thursday morning practice. Both Artem Zub and Jake Sanderson skated with full contact, hinting that both are nearing returns from their injuries.

Ottawa Senators News / SenShot / October 14

2 defenders that could help solidify the Senators' blue line

The Ottawa Senators are dealing with a decimated blue line, with the injuries to Jake Sanderson, Artem Zub, and now Nikolas Matinpalo. These are three of their six NHL defencemen that are out of the lineup, and while they've done a good job keeping things afloat with a hot start.

Samuel Ersson News / Professor Press Box / October 13

Senators' Samuel Ersson Gets a Chance to Feel at Home

There’s something about a home game that can make a difference for a player who’s still trying to find his footing. You’re getting to know the building, you get a little more comfortable with your surroundings, and maybe things start to feel a bit more normal.

Linus Ullmark News / Daily Faceoff / October 13

Linus Ullmark has returned to form since mental health break

The Ottawa Senators have been one of the top stories of the season, as they own a 5-1-0 record and sit atop the Atlantic Division despite injuries to major players like Jake Sanderson, William Eklund and Artem Zub and after losing former captain Brady Tkachuk in a trade for only draft picks over the summer.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Senators Recall Jorian Donovan, Place Cameron Crotty On IR

The Ottawa Senators have recalled defenseman Jorian Donovan ahead of the team’s road trip to New Jersey. He will replace Cameron Crotty, who has missed the last two games with illness.

Ottawa Senators News / Viral Sports News / October 10

Ottawa Senators Make 3 Huge Announcements on Saturday

The Ottawa Senators are showing clear signs of recovery from early-season injuries, as three key players returned to the ice in encouraging fashion during Saturday’s morning skate.

Ridly Greig News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Senators Need Ridly Greig to Step Up

Ridly Greig is a fan favourite for his pest-like qualities, physicality and for making life difficult for opponents. But for the Ottawa Senators’ forward group to come together this season, Greig needs to take the next step as a consistent top-six power forward.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 8

It is not too early for Flyers to be concerned after fifth straight loss to open season

Even though the NHL season is a grind, a slow start can still be a cause for some concern. Especially when it is a start as bad as the one the Philadelphia Flyers are off to at the beginning of the 2026-27 season.

Evan Bouchard's historic start for Oilers has impressed Mike Babcock

Senators' William Eklund leaves game with lower-body injury

John Carlson scores first two goals with Lightning in win over Wild

David Pastrnak racks up four points as Bruins blow out Mammoth

Father Time rears its ugly head in Alex Ovechkin vs. Sidney Crosby rivalry

Kraken' Ryan Lindgren lands on IR after getting hit hard 15 seconds into game

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

4 Early Thoughts on the Senators’ Start to 2026-27

The Ottawa Senators have played three games. That is it. Three games is nowhere near enough of a sample to make sweeping conclusions about a team that has legitimate playoff aspirations.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / October 6

Senators’ Travis Green Remains Vague About Injuries, Says Ullmark is 'Fine'

Throughout his tenure with the Ottawa Senators, head coach Travis Green has been vague when it comes to answering questions about injuries. The league