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Sabres Defeat Senators 8-4 in First Game Without Tkachuk

In one of the wildest games of the 2025-26 season so far, the Ottawa Senators fell 8-4 to the Buffalo Sabres. Despite recently announcing that captain Brady Tkachuk was out with an injured hand for the next month, the Senators viewed tonight as a must-win game.

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Panthers claim Donovan Sebrango off waivers from Senators

A former defensive prospect is on the move southbound. On Wednesday, the Florida Panthers claimed defenseman Donovan Sebrango off waivers from the Ottawa Senators.

Brady Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

3 Senators Who Can Replace Brady Tkachuk on the Top Line

It’s never easy to lose a captain to a long-term injury, but for the Ottawa Senators, losing Brady Tkachuk means so much more than missing their best player.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Ottawa Senators Look to Replace Brady Tkachuk’s Offence

How does the saying go, it takes a village? When it comes to any notion, of any attempt of even breathing the words of replacing Brady Tkachuk, the only way the Ottawa Senators can do it is with a collective group effort.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

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

Brady Tkachuk News / Field Level Media / October 14

Senators visit winless Sabres with Brady Tkachuk sidelined

The struggling Ottawa Senators are looking to return to the win column without captain Brady Tkachuk when they visit the winless Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Maple Leafs making the right call with major roster decision

How long is Steve Yzerman's leash with the Detroit Red Wings?

Matthew Schaefer impressed in his NHL debut with Islanders

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Drake Batherson News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Senators’ Drake Batherson to make season debut against Sabres on Oct. 15

The Ottawa Senators are getting some reinforcements for Wednesday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres, with forward Drake Batherson set to return to the

Brady Tkachuk News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 14

Senators should be able to survive Brady Tkachuk's injury absence

Senators captain Brady Tkachuk will miss at least four weeks due to the right wrist injury he sustained in yesterday’s game against the Predators, head coach Travis Green said.

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / October 14