Ottawa Senators News & Opinion

Flyers Survive Senators – Inch Closer to Playoff Spot

The Canadian Press | March 12, 2019

PHILADELPHIA — Oskar Lindblom, Michael Raffl and Scott Laughton scored in the second period to lead the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.
The Flyers were 16-23-6 on Jan. 12 and seemingly had lost h…

Senators Weekly: Bettman, Gibbons, Gustavsson, Coaching & More

Josh Bell | March 11, 2019

Welcome to Senators’ Weekly, where you can catch up on the past week of the Ottawa Senators throughout the 2018-19 season. From trending topics to surging prospects to news and notes,…

Bruins Beat Senators – Extend Points Streak to 19

The Canadian Press | March 10, 2019

BOSTON — David Krejci tipped in the winning goal with 44.7 seconds left to extend the Boston Bruins’ league-best points streak to 19 games with a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.
Danton Henine skated into the slot and took a wrist sh…

NHL Rumors: Senators, Flyers, Red Wings, More

Jim Parsons | March 8, 2019

In today’s rumor rundown, there is news on the LA Kings and their search for a coach. So too, out of Ottawa, candidates for the new coach continue to emerge…

Islanders Double Up Senators – Filppula Gets 2

The Canadian Press | March 8, 2019

OTTAWA — Valtteri Filppula scored twice to lead the New York Islanders to a 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators Thursday night.
Anthony Beauvillier and Casey Cizikas also scored for the Islanders (39-21-7), who are now tied in points with the Washington C…

5 Things Senators Fans Can Cheer For

Josh Bell | March 7, 2019

This has been a rough season for the Ottawa Senators and its fans. Captain Erik Karlsson, Mark Stone, Matt Duchene and Ryan Dzingel are all gone. Team owner Eugene Melnyk couldn’t…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Panthers, Predators, Stone, More

Jim Parsons | March 7, 2019

In today’s rumor rundown, we look at the injuries on defense for the Toronto Maple Leafs and ask if they should have done more at the trade deadline, are the…

Islanders Survive Senators for Trotz’s 800th Win

The Canadian Press | March 6, 2019

UNIONDALE, N.Y. — Jordan Eberle and Mathew Barzal scored in the shootout and the New York Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators 5-4 Tuesday night, giving coach Barry Trotz his 800th win.
Brock Nelson, Anders Lee, Devon Toews and Ross Johnston scored in re…

Senators Weekly: Stone, Boucher, Melnyk & More

Josh Bell | March 4, 2019

Welcome to Senators Weekly, where you can catch up on the past week of the Ottawa Senators throughout the 2018-19 season. From trending topics to surging prospects to news and notes,…

Senators Beat Panthers – Snap 7-Game Losing Streak

The Canadian Press | March 4, 2019

SUNRISE, Fla. — Rudolfs Balcers scored the tiebreaking goal in the second period and Ottawa Senators beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 Sunday, snapping a seven-game losing streak.
Brian Gibbons and Zack Smith also scored for the Senators. Anders Nilsson st…

Lightning Sink Senators for 50th Win of the Season

The Canadian Press | March 3, 2019

TAMPA, Fla. — NHL scoring leader Nikita Kucherov had a goal and an assist to help the Tampa Bay Lightning earn their 50th victory of the season in their 66th game by beating the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday night, tying the 1995-96 Detroit Red Wings…

NHL Rumors: Senators, Red Wings, Franchise-Altering Moves

Jim Parsons | March 2, 2019

In today’s NHL rumor rundown, we look at the leading candidates for the Ottawa Senators vacant coaching job, if the Red Wings will still be able to extend Jimmy Howard…