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Brady Tkachuk Sends Message to Senators After Injury Update

Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk hasn’t played since tearing a thumb ligament on Oct. 13 against the Nashville Predators. The Senators' star required surgery and has missed 18 straight games, but all signs point to his return coming soon, potentially within this week.

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Senators Prospect Report: Checking in on the Belleville Senators

The 2025-26 season is a quarter of the way through, which means it’s the perfect time to take a look at how the Ottawa Senators’ farm system has been progressing.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / November 25

Ottawa Senators Prospect Update - November 25th, 2025

Since the last update, the Belleville Senators have gone on a hot streak, and the Laval Rocket seem to be their kryptonite. The team went on a very strong 4-1-1 and is currently sitting at 9-7-2 and 4th in the North Division.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / November 25

Ottawa Senators Have Become Canada’s Top Team

Some teams’ success sneaks up on you. One day, a team looks like it’s wobbling around the middle of the pack. But, the next thing you know, they’re marching through California like it’s a business trip they planned months ahead.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 24

Senators’ Brady Tkachuk drops winning message as injury return looms

The Ottawa Senators have been missing team captain Brady Tkachuk for nearly the entire 2025-26 campaign, as he was injured on Oct. 13 against the Nashville Predators when defenseman Roman Josi cross-checked him, resulting in a torn ligament that ultimately required surgery to fix.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Breakaway on SI / November 24

Senators' Tim Stützle Reveals Secret Behind Team's Turnaround

The Ottawa Senators are figuring out how to win tight games, and that's the kind of development that can change a season. After battling back to tie the San Jose Sharks and closing out a hard-fought victory in the third period, the Senators are showing the kind of resilience that's been missing in recent years.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 24

Fantasy Hockey 2025-26: Weekly Strength of Schedule and Streaming Targets — Week 8

Finding an edge in fantasy hockey often comes down to maximizing your man games — and targeting players with favourable matchups. Our Fantasy Hockey Strength of Schedule tool helps you do precisely that.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / November 24

NHL Rumours Ottawa Senators Edition and the Plan

Welcome to another edition of NHL Rumours from us here at Last Word On Hockey, as we delve into an interesting debate starting in the Canadian national capital city.

NHL News / SensChirp / November 23

Zetterlund, Stutzle Lead Senators Over Sharks

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Tim Stutzle News / Field Level Media / November 22

Tim Stutzle nets late winner to get Senators past Sharks

Tim Stutzle's goal with 6:38 left in the third was the game-winner Saturday for the visiting Ottawa Senators, who won for the third time in their last four games thanks to a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 22

Senators activate Thomas Chabot, assign Lassi Thomson to AHL

The Ottawa Senators have made a pair of roster moves in advance of their game against the San Jose Sharks.

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The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / November 22

NHL Predictions Ottawa Senators Edition from the Home of the San Jose Sharks on Saturday Night

Welcome to another Ottawa Senators edition of NHL Predictions with us here at Last Word On Hockey, on a Saturday night of action on a western road swing, as they play the San Jose Sharks.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 21

Senators, Sharks on an upswing ahead of clash

Two teams riding momentum face each other in an East-West showdown Saturday as the Ottawa Senators pay a visit to the San Jose Sharks. The Senators, who have earned points in eight of their last nine games (5-1-3), started a seven-game road trip Thursday with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 21

Senators rumors: Ottawa ‘looking to hit a home run’ on trade market

The Ottawa Senators are on a vital West Coast trip, with matchups against the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings coming up. They are still without Brady Tkachuk, although the captain is expected back soon.

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The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

The '2025 NFL draft QB class' quiz

The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 21

Senators score late to hand Ducks rare home loss

Drake Batherson's goal late in regulation broke a deadlock and gave the visiting Ottawa Senators a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday. Nick Cousins and Shane Pinto also scored for Ottawa, which kicked off a seven-game road trip on a positive note.

Brady Tkachuk News / Athlon Sports / November 19

Senators’ Brady Tkachuk Shares Return Update on Wednesday

Brady Tkachuk remains sidelined and away from the Ottawa Senators’ lineup, but the team’s captain has made clear he already has a comeback date circled in the calendar.

Tyler Boucher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 18

Senators prospect Tyler Boucher dealing with another injury

Belleville Senators forward Tyler Boucher will miss “weeks” with an upper-body injury.

The 20 most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Nick Cousins News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Senators’ Nick Cousins fined for second time in 2025-26

The NHL has fined Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins Now is his 12th NHL season, Cousins has earned quite the reputation as an agitator. Fans may remember

Shane Pinto News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 18

Shane Pinto, Senators grades for $30 million contract extension

The Ottawa Senators re-signed Shane Pinto to a four-year contract recently. This was a bit of a surprising development considering the tumultuous road it took to reach this point.

NHL News / Yardbarker / November 17

Senators are the clear winner in trade with Flyers

Good news for Ottawa Senators fans, as the franchise accelerated its timeline to be competitive in the 2025-26 season following the official announcement of a trade on Monday.

Is there a shakeup trade the Edmonton Oilers can make?

Matthew Knies holds the key to solving a critical Maple Leafs problem

Jason Robertson's hat trick allows Stars to continue win streak

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The '1973-75 Philadelphia Flyers' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Assessing the Senators’ center situation

With the middle of the ice locked in Ottawa for the foreseeable future, it’s fair to wonder how the centers will line up moving forward.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / November 13

Sens Lock In Shane Pinto — But Only After Turning Down Different Deal

The Ottawa Senators finally got their deal done with Shane Pinto on Thursday, signing the 25-year-old centre to a four-year extension carrying a $7.5 million AAV.