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The Senators’ X-Factor Isn’t Who You Think It Is

The Senators’ X-Factor Isn’t Who You Think It Is

Jake Sanderson quietly turned into one of the league’s best hard-working defencemen this season, and the numbers back it up. He set career highs across the board — 14 goals in 67 games, 32 even-strength points, and an average ice time of 24:50 that put him eighth in the entire NHL.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 19
Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Brady Tkachuk sent the wrong message to open playoffs for Senators

Brady Tkachuk tried to deliver a message at the start of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs for the Ottawa Senators. It failed spectacularly as the Senators dropped Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 2-0, against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Frederik Andersen, Hurricanes shut out Senators in Game 1
Flyers' Porter Martone shows stage isn't too big vs. Penguins
Matt Boldy, Wild make big statement, rout Stars in series opener
Devils make fascinating GM hire that could be home run
Players with the most to prove in the Stanley Cup playoffs
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / April 18
Senators Defence is Key to Beating the Hurricanes

Senators Defence is Key to Beating the Hurricanes

The Ottawa Senators are back in the playoffs for the second straight season. It was touch-and-go for a while, but in the end, they pulled it off. Unfortunately,

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / April 18
Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal Fight 3 Seconds Into Game 1

Brady Tkachuk and Jordan Staal Fight 3 Seconds Into Game 1

The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs opened with fireworks on Saturday afternoon as Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal dropped the gloves just three seconds after the opening faceoff.

Pittsburgh Penguins News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

There have been 54 players to record multiple hat tricks in the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the NHL's Modern Era (since 1967-68) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL hat-trick leaders since 2000-01' quiz
The 'Most 30-goal NHL seasons' quiz
The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 18
Watch: Senators’ Tkachuk, Hurricanes’ Staal fight off opening faceoff of 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

Watch: Senators’ Tkachuk, Hurricanes’ Staal fight off opening faceoff of 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs

Talk about an explosive start to the postseason. When the puck dropped for Game 1 between the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes, the first game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal decided to drop the gloves and fight, with much appreciation from the home crowd in Raleigh.

NHL News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 18
Brady Tkachuk reveals James Reimer’s heartfelt speech that lit a fire under Senators

Brady Tkachuk reveals James Reimer’s heartfelt speech that lit a fire under Senators

The Ottawa Senators were one of the National Hockey League’s best teams down the stretch, winning six of their final eight games to book a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for a second straight year.

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / April 17
Ottawa’s Breakout Stretch Changes Their Playoff Chances

Ottawa’s Breakout Stretch Changes Their Playoff Chances

The Ottawa Senators’ season was a wild ride, and they made it even more exciting. After a shaky start, they flipped a switch on Jan. 12 and never really looked back.

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 17
Players with the most to prove in the Stanley Cup playoffs

Players with the most to prove in the Stanley Cup playoffs

The NHL regular season has just wrapped up, and the chase for the Stanley Cup will begin Saturday with the Ottawa Senators kicking things off against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Connor McDavid’s case to win his fourth Hart Trophy
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One must-watch player from each NHL team in the Stanley Cup playoffs
Stanley Cup playoffs: Five storylines that will define the first round 
The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
Travis Green News / Daily Faceoff / April 16
Travis Green deserves so much respect for turning Senators’ season around

Travis Green deserves so much respect for turning Senators’ season around

It’s fair to say that Travis Green earned his salary this season. The Ottawa Senators‘ head coach has led his team to their second consecutive playoff appearance, and a first-round matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / April 16

The Perfect Playoff for the Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, kicking off their quest for the franchise’s first championship.

Brady Tkachuk News / The Hockey Writers / April 16
What the Ottawa Senators Need From Brady Tkachuk in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

What the Ottawa Senators Need From Brady Tkachuk in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Ottawa Senators are headed back to the playoffs for a second-straight season. Through goaltending woes, penalty kill issues, and a bunch of outside noise, the club had a fantastic run of hockey to clinch their playoff berth.

NHL News / Silver Seven / April 15

Sens Dispose of Leafs 3-1 in Regular Season Finale

With the Bruins 4-0 shutout of the Devils, the Senators are locked into the second wildcard spot and will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 15
Power-play success propels playoff-bound Senators past Maple Leafs

Power-play success propels playoff-bound Senators past Maple Leafs

Drake Batherson and Warren Foegele scored power-play goals Wednesday night and the Ottawa Senators defeated the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in the regular-season finale for both teams.

Blake Montgomery News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
Senators sign Blake Montgomery to entry-level contract

Senators sign Blake Montgomery to entry-level contract

A promising young prospect has signed his first NHL deal. On Wednesday, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios announced that the team has signed Blake Montgomery to a three-year, entry-level contract.

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The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
 The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
 The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
 The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz
The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 15
Senators, Blake Montgomery Agree To Terms On Entry-Level Deal

Senators, Blake Montgomery Agree To Terms On Entry-Level Deal

The Senators announced Wednesday that they’ve agreed to terms with left wing prospect Blake Montgomery on a three-year, entry-level deal starting next season.

Brady Tkachuk News / NHL Trade Talk / April 15
Brady Tkachuk Opens Up About One of the Scariest Moments of His Career

Brady Tkachuk Opens Up About One of the Scariest Moments of His Career

Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators secured their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday afternoon thanks to a 3–0 win over the Islanders in New York, combined with a Detroit Red Wings loss to the New Jersey Devils later that night.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / April 14
Leafs visit Senators for season-ending role reversal

Leafs visit Senators for season-ending role reversal

The Toronto Maple Leafs will end their season Wednesday night when they visit the Ottawa Senators, in a dramatic reversal from nearly a year ago. When the Maple Leafs (32-35-14, 78 points) visited the Senators (43-27-11, 97 points) last May 1, they won Game 6 to clinch a victory in the first-round playoff series.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 13
Why Pierre LeBrun believes Senators are a Stanley Cup sleeper

Why Pierre LeBrun believes Senators are a Stanley Cup sleeper

The Ottawa Senators will be returning to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Sens return to the playoffs for a second straight year after losing in the first round in six games last season.

Hayden Hodgson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12
Senators Recall Hayden Hodgson

Senators Recall Hayden Hodgson

The Ottawa Senators have called up Hayden Hodgson from AHL Belleville, in a team announcement earlier today. Having locked up a spot in the postseason,

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / April 12
Senators Quick Hits: Ottawa Punches Playoff Ticket

Senators Quick Hits: Ottawa Punches Playoff Ticket

You get to this time of year, and style points don’t mean much. It’s about finding a way. That’s exactly what the Ottawa Senators did Saturday night—no fuss, no drama, just a clean 3–0 win over the New York Islanders.

Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / April 11
Linus Ullmark, Senators blank sinking Islanders

Linus Ullmark, Senators blank sinking Islanders

Ridly Greig scored a short-handed goal in the first period and Jake Sanderson added a power-play goal in the third, lifting the Ottawa Senators to a 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon in Elmont, N.Y.

Thomas Chabot News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 9
Senators’ Thomas Chabot Returning To Lineup

Senators’ Thomas Chabot Returning To Lineup

Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will dress tonight against the Panthers, just two weeks after having surgery to repair a fracture in his right forearm, he told reporters this morning (including Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia).

Ottawa Senators News / PDubHockey / April 6
The Audition is Over: The Ottawa Charge Belong at Canadian Tire Centre

The Audition is Over: The Ottawa Charge Belong at Canadian Tire Centre

The Ottawa Charge may have just played their audition for a new home, and they passed with flying colours. When 17,114 fans packed the Canadian Tire Centre

NHL News / Yardbarker / April 2
In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots

In or out: Assessing which NHL teams will secure the final playoff spots

The NHL playoff race is coming down to the wire, with several teams in both the East and West battling for the last remaining spots. 

Macklin Celebrini's historic achievements are following in Sidney Crosby's footsteps
Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history
Can the Senators trust their goaltending?
The '2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes' quiz
NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1
Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history

Senators' brutal mistake leads to the fastest goal in Panthers history

Those who blinked right after the opening face-off between the Ottawa Senators and the Florida Panthers missed something historic.

Panthers embark on five-goal first period to wallop Senators
Why Florida Panthers down year could be best possible thing for franchise
The '2025 Stanley Cup Playoff points leaders' quiz

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