Ottawa Senators News & Opinion

Senators Weekly: Melnyk, Anderson, Hogberg & More

Josh Bell | December 24, 2018

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,…

Capitals Blank Senators – Copley Gets 1st Shutout

The Canadian Press | December 23, 2018

OTTAWA — Pheonix Copley made 35 saves for his first career shutout as the Washington Capitals beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 on Saturday.
Brett Connolly, Matt Niskanen, Jakub Vrana and Michal Kempny scored for the Capitals (22-10-3). Washington is n…

Senators’ Chabot Is in Karlsson-Caliber Company

Josh Bell | December 22, 2018

During his tenure with the Ottawa Senators, Erik Karlsson became the face of the franchise, the captain of the team and arguably the best Senator of all time. He set…

Duchene or Stone: Senators’ Long-Term Choices

Nathan Kanter | December 21, 2018

With Ottawa Senators center Matt Duchene set to return to the lineup Friday against the New Jersey Devils, and with head coach Guy Boucher calling Duchene “one of the pillars”…

Borowiecki, Ceci Disappointed by Ottawa Arena Setback

The Canadian Press | December 20, 2018

OTTAWA — Mark Borowiecki hopes Ottawa will one day have a downtown arena.
As an Ottawa native and a defenceman for the NHL’s Senators, he said a new facility in the city’s core would be a boon for its citizens.
But on Thursday morning, h…

Boucher on Batherson: “Almost but Not There Quite Yet”

Nathan Kanter | December 19, 2018

In last night’s home win against the Nashville Predators, Ottawa Senators rookie Drake Batherson had a breakaway, a power play assist, and two shots on goal. The assist was his…

Senators Melnyk Facing $1 Billion Counterclaim

The Canadian Press | December 18, 2018

OTTAWA — The battle between Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk and business partner John Ruddy over a proposed new downtown arena has escalated.
Ruddy and Trinity Development Group Inc., are seeking more than $1 billion in damages from Melnyk and Capi…

Senators Strong Home Record a Farce

Nathan Kanter | December 18, 2018

Through 35 games this season, the Ottawa Senators seem to be sticking around. To be frank, that’s quite a surprise. This past off-season was tumultuous, to say the least, from the…

Senators Blow Lead but Beat Predators in Overtime

The Canadian Press | December 18, 2018

OTTAWA — Thomas Chabot scored 21 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators recovered from blowing a three-goal lead to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 on Monday.
Ottawa led 3-0 after the first period before allowing the Predators back into th…

NHL News & Notes: Hakstol, Dzingel & More

Brandon Share-Cohen | December 17, 2018

In today’s News & Notes, the Philadelphia Flyers are making a change at head coach, though not the change that was expected. Additionally, Ryan Dzingel left practice early after taking…

Senators’ Weekly: Batherson, Jaros, Norris & More

Josh Bell | December 17, 2018

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,…

Canadiens Bury Senators With Four Goals in Third

The Canadian Press | December 16, 2018

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens scored four third-period goals to come from behind and beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday night.
Jesperi Kotkaniemi, Shea Weber, Paul Byron and Jonathan Drouin, into the empty net, scored in the third for the Can…