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Leaning on depth, Senators wrap positive road trip at Canucks

The Ottawa Senators are making their best push toward playoff position. Striving to cap an already successful road stretch with a third consecutive victory, the Senators visit Vancouver on Monday night, where the Canucks haven't won in well more than a month.

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Senators’ Tyler Kleven fined for cross-checking Kraken’s Jared McCann

A careless act will cost a young blueliner a few dollars. On Sunday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven has been fined $4,166.67 for cross-checking Seattle Kraken forward Jared McCann.

Shane Pinto News / Professor Press Box / March 8

Shane Pinto and Friends Show No Mercy

The Ottawa Senators cruised to a 7-4 win over the Seattle Kraken Saturday night at Climate Pledge Arena, showing off some depth and flair along the way.

NHL News / Silver Seven / March 8

Senators Defeat Kraken, 7-4

With the Bruins and Blue Jackets picking up points tonight, the Ottawa Senators came in to yesterday's tilt against the Seattle Kraken looking to keep pace, and that pace was obvious from the get-go.

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Ottawa Senators News / Field Level Media / March 8

Shane Pinto, Senators showcase offense in win over Kraken

Shane Pinto had a goal and two assists as the Ottawa Senators defeated the host Seattle Kraken 7-4 on Saturday night. Michael Amadio added a goal and an assist, and Tyler Kleven, Dylan Cozens, Warren Foegele, Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk also scored.

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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

Ottawa Senators News / Professor Press Box / March 7

Senators’ Playoff Push Starting to Look Like a Long Shot

The Ottawa Senators aren’t a bad hockey team. That’s what makes their situation so puzzling. Look at the roster, and you’ll see talent all over the place.

NHL News / Silver Seven / March 6

Five Thoughts for Friday: Trade Deadline Edition

Brock Boeser for Ridly Greig (No insider knowledge, just my opinion) Reasons for the Vancouver Canucks to trade for Greig: A young center/left wing who can play up and down their lineup on the left side.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

NHL Rumours and the Ottawa Senators Look for a Defenceman on Trade Deadline Day ’26

Now that we are here at the 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline, it will be curious to see what the Ottawa Senators do. Welcome to NHL Rumours, Ottawa Senators style, as we break down all the happenings on trade deadline day.

Ottawa Senators News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Brady Tkachuk Sends Farewell Message After Senators Announce David Perron Trade

The Ottawa Senators continued reshaping their roster ahead of the NHL trade deadline, completing a trade involving veteran forward David Perron. The 37-year-old, in the final season of a two-year, $8 million contract, was dealt to the Detroit Red Wings for a conditional fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Steve Staios News / SensChirp / March 6

Deadline Day on SensChirp

Steve Staios has a reputation as being a patient man. You gotta earn a nickname like Steady Steve. Yet has we have seen in various times during his tenure in Ottawa, he’s not afraid to make a splash.

Ottawa Senators News / SensChirp / March 6

Senators Continue Surge With Win Over Flames

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 5

Three-goal third period sparks Senators' victory over Flames

Dylan Cozens broke a third-period tie and sparked the Ottawa Senators to a crucial 4-1 comeback victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday. Lars Eller, Tim Stutzle and Shane Pinto also scored for the Senators, who are on a 7-1-2 run that is keeping them in the playoff picture.

David Perron News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Red Wings re-acquire David Perron from Senators for conditional pick

The Detroit Red Wings have re-acquired veteran forward David Perron from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a conditional 2026 fourth-round draft pick, the club announced Thursday evening.

Warren Foegele News / Inside The Rink / March 5

Ottawa Senators Acquire Warren Foegele

The Ottawa Senators are acquiring forward Warren Foegele from the Los Angeles Kings. The Senators are sending a 2026 second-round draft pick to the Kings.

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 5

Senators Rumours: 5 Right Shot Defensemen to Target Before the Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators are heading into the 2025-26 Trade Deadline on the outside of the playoff picture, but are close enough to hold onto some hope. General manager Steve Staios has reportedly been scouring the market for a right-shot defenseman to bolster the top-four.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 5

Insider shuts down blockbuster Brady Tkachuk–Jason Robertson trade rumor

It’s silly season around the NHL, and rumors are flying all over the place in the lead-up to Friday’s trade deadline. That’s been on full display in recent days, especially after the guys from Spittin’ Chiclets threw out the blockbuster idea of a one-for-one swap of Brady Tkachuk and Jason Robertson.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Senators rumors: Why Ottawa doesn’t want to ‘dismantle’ core at trade deadline

The NHL Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, and the Ottawa Senators currently find themselves six points out of a playoff spot. After making the playoffs last season, for the first time since 2016-17, the Senators seemed likely to make some moves to either bolster their roster or retool.

Ottawa Senators News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Senators’ Brady Tkachuk: ‘(Matthew) is on a four-day bender and I’m under the microscope’

Playing for a Canadian team in the NHL always comes with a lot of pressure, and few experience that more than Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk. Tkachuk

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / March 3

Senators Have Big Decisions To Make As Trade Deadline Nears

With just two games remaining for the Ottawa Senators before the March 6 NHL Trade Deadline, big questions remain about what they will do. The results of these two games will heavily impact Ottawa’s stance at the deadline.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 2

Senators’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators finally made the playoffs last season, but have not replicated the magic in 2025-26. They are five points out of a playoff spot with many hurdles to clear before they become a legit contender.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 26

Dylan Larkin returns from Olympics to break Red Wings record in OT win

Still riding high from being a key member of USA's gold medal-winning team at the Olympics, Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin made more history in his first game back in the NHL.

Wings' Dylan Larkin ties it, then wins it in OT vs. Sens

USA’s Brady Tkachuk says team ‘can’t be in control’ of what Trump says

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / February 24

Ottawa Senators Top 5 Greatest Olympic Performances

The Ottawa Senators will have some extra hardware around the rink this week after Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson return from Milan. The two were instrumental

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23

Senators Recall Tyler Boucher, Stephen Halliday, Carter Yakemchuk

The Senators announced they’ve recalled forwards Tyler Boucher and Stephen Halliday, as well as defenseman Carter Yakemchuk, from AHL Belleville. They’ll

Shane Pinto News / Professor Press Box / February 22

Senators Fans: Don’t Be Surprised if Shane Pinto Is Traded

If the Ottawa Senators decide to shake things up at the trade deadline, Shane Pinto could be in play. The Minnesota Wild might be a destination. They have some cap room, need depth down the middle, and have already been linked to veteran names like Claude Giroux.

Olle Lycksell News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 20

Olle Lycksell Linked To Swiss League

Senators forward Olle Lycksell is spurning interest from clubs in his native Sweden in an effort to move to Switzerland’s National League next season, Johan Svensson and Mattias Persson of Expressen report.