Source sports.yahoo.com. | 21 hrs ago.
The Ottawa Senators made a crucial decision mid-season by parting ways with coach DJ Smith, who had faced significant and growing criticism from fans and media alike. Jacques Martin stepped in as interim coach, with team legend Daniel Alfredsson joining as an assistant. As the regular season concludes with the Senators missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs once again, it's time to consider three potential candidates for the role of head coach next season.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 1 day ago.
Thanks to sweeping Laval back-to-back, the B-Sens (might as well be the A-Sens at this point) have secured a best-of-three wildcard series against the Toronto Marlies. Elsewhere, series continue in the USHL and CHL which means we have at least one more week of prospect content around the corner. One of three USHL prospects competing for the Clark Cup, Beckner played a big role in Tri-City's first-round victory over Sioux Falls, though the Storm are losing 1-0 to Fargo in their second-round series. Beckner tallied 3 goals and an assist in the 3 games he took part in this week.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 1 day ago.
When Matthew Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers ahead of the 2022-23 season, it started one of the most interesting rivalries in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators. For the first time in his career, Matthew was in the same division as his little brother, Brady Tkachuk, and with both players assuming the role of franchise faces, it promised an exciting match every time the two met.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 4 days ago.
Many in Ottawa are mourning the loss of community builder and business leader Jeff Kyle, who played an instrumental part in bringing the Ottawa Senators to the capital. Kyle passed away on Friday after a lengthy battle with cancer, the team announced Saturday. Originally from Brockville, Ont. Kyle came to the capital with big dreams. Kyle remained with the Ottawa Senators for over 20 years, building a brand that is now integral to the city.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 5 days ago.
The Ottawa Senators have not had a lot to be happy about recently. The team's 2023-24 season is officially over after they were eliminated from Stanley Cup Playoffs contention for the seventh season in a row. According to Elliotte Friedman on X/Twitter, Ottawa GM Steve Staios says Josh Norris is on-track to be ready for next season.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 5 days ago.
The 2023-24 season for the Ottawa Senators was certainly...something. The simple facts are that the Senators finished 11th in overall xGF% (51.92%) but were 2nd last in save percentage (only thanks to a monumental collapse by the Flyers goalies) at .8845% and had the worst, fifth worst, and 17th worst goalies in GSAx. If they simply had league-average goaltending, they would have allowed 236 goals against instead of 281, making them go from a -31 goal differential to a +14 one. The great news is that sometimes all it takes for a team to do well is one player on the team being not terrible.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 6 days ago.
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk says he's "sick and tired of losing," as Senators players clean out their lockers at the end of another disappointing NHL season. Senators players had exit meetings with management and spoke with the media at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday before leaving Ottawa for the summer.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 7 days ago.
For the seventh year in a row, the Ottawa Senators have missed the postseason. The team was officially eliminated from playoff contention a little over a week ago after falling well short of expectations on the year. Entering the season, excitement levels around the team were higher than they've been in a long time, and reaching the playoffs seemed like a legit possibility. The front office stocked the team up over the offseason, and on paper, it was a fairly well-built roster.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 7 days ago.
Apr 2, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury (29) passes against the Ottawa Senators in the first period at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 7 days ago.
While I owe the Ottawa Senators some credit for at least ending this miserable season with a victory, I can mercifully say this NHL season has finally come to an end for us. As Spencer will explain, a play-in victory over Toronto would earn the BSens a postseason matchup against Syracuse if Belleville can hold their current place in the standings. Although they currently don't have any Sens prospects on the roster, ECHL Allen will face Idaho in round one of the postseason. In the USHL playoffs, Kevin Reidler and Dubuque earned a bye as the one-seed in their division while Filip Nordberg and Muskegon also earned a bye as a two-seed.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 7 days ago.
The rivalry is back! The Bruins and Leafs will meet in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 7 days ago.
Jiri Smejkal and Jakob Chychrun scored first-period goals to propel the visiting Ottawa Senators to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday. Ottawa (37-41-4, 78 points) posted its third win in four games to end the season. Smejkal collected his first NHL goal while Anton Zub also scored for the Senators. Ottawa goalie Anton Forsberg was a rock, making a whopping 22 of his 34 saves in the third period.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 7 days ago.
The Bruins announced a roster move that could affect their fourth line in their matchup against the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden. General manager Don Sweeney on Tuesday announced in a press release that Boston recalled forward Jayson Megna and loaned forward Johnny Beecher to Providence. The move came after the Black and Gold announced defenseman Derek Forbort would report to Providence on an LTI conditioning loan. Megna signed with Boston last offseason but did not make the roster after playing in the preseason.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 8 days ago.
Sign In The Bruins enter their regular-season finale Tuesday night with a chance to clinch the Atlantic Division. Boston plays the Ottawa Senators at TD Garden on the second night of a back-to-back. The Black and Gold can clinch the Atlantic Divison with a win of any type, but a loss would then have the team's eyes toward the Florida Panthers-Toronto Maple Leafs matchup to determine the division winner. The Bruins loaned Johnny Beecher to Providence head of Tuesday's matchup and recalled Jayson Megna. The team did not hold morning skate, so it's unknown if the veteran will make his debut. It's expected that James van Riemsdyk will return to the lineup and skate on the fourth line with Jesper
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 8 days ago.
The New York Rangers have been on a mission since falling to the New Jersey Devils in the opening round of the playoffs last spring. Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist, Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, and the New York Rangers beat the Ottawa Senators 4-0 on Monday night to clinch the Presidents' Trophy. Jack Roslovic, Adam Fox and Alexis Lafreniere also scored and Chris Kreider had two assists as the Rangers won their league-best 55th game and finished with 114 points -- both franchise records -- and will have home ice advantage throughout the playoffs.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 8 days ago.
Two teams at opposite ends of the Eastern Conference standings meet when the third-place Boston Bruins (47-19-15) host the 14th-place Ottawa Senators (36-41-4) at TD Garden on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET. Boston lost 2-0 on the road its last time out on April 15 against the Washington Capitals. Ottawa lost 4-0 on the road against the New York Rangers in its most recent game on April 15.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 8 days ago.
The Bruins missed their chance to clinch the Atlantic Division on Monday, but the Black and Gold get another shot in their regular-season finale. Boston suffered a 2-0 shutout loss to the Capitals at Capital One Arena, which served to help Washington create a win-and-in scenario for its postseason hopes. The loss meant the B's had no chance at catching the New York Rangers for the top spot in the Eastern Conference; the Metropolitan leader did take care of business against the Senators at Madison Square Garden so it wouldn't have mattered had Jim Montgomery's side gotten the win Monday.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 8 days ago.
New York won for the fifth time in seven games and went 26-7-1 in their last 34 games
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 8 days ago.
For weeks, Rangers coach Peter Laviolette has been deflecting questions about the importance of winning the Metropolitan Division title and finishing first overall in the league. Well, the Rangers won enough games, and on Monday, they checked all the boxes.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 9 days ago.
In today's NHL rumors rundown, Jakob Silfverberg is signing in Sweden. Who will all take a swing at signing Steven Stamkos is he shakes loose from the Tampa Bay Lightning? The Toronto Maple Leafs are a bit banged up at forward. Connor McDavid took a full practice with the Edmonton Oilers.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 9 days ago.
It was supposed to be a better season for the Ottawa Senators — one full of promise and optimism around playoff contention. At least, that's what folks in Ottawa said. It's their longest playoff drought in team history and while they do have a lot to look forward to, here's a look at what went wrong for the Senators this season. Simply put, the Senators had zero reliable goaltending this season.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 9 days ago.
Tarasenko has produced 13 points (six goals, seven assists) in his 18 games with the Panthers.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 10 days ago.
The New York Rangers were about four minutes away from another misstep on Saturday and losing control of their destiny in the Eastern Conference postseason race while possibly losing the top spot in the Metropolitan Division for the first time in over five months. Thanks to key plays by Artemi Panarin, Igor Shesterkin and Vincent Trocheck, the Rangers can clinch the division title Monday night when they host the Ottawa Senators in their regular-season finale. The Rangers are closing in on their first division title since beating the Washington Capitals by 12 points in 2014-15.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 10 days ago.
Drake Batherson scored the deciding goal in the shootout to lift the Ottawa Senators to a come-from-behind 5-4 shootout win against the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Saturday. Ottawa forced the tiebreaker when Thomas Chabot was in the slot to redirect Batherson's shot and tie the game 4-4 at 18:55 of the third period. Brady Tkachuk had two goals and an assist, and Jake Sanderson had three assists for the Senators (36-40-4, 76 points). Joonas Korpisalo made 21 saves.
Source sports.yahoo.com. | 10 days ago.
The pain of another lost season is almost over with the Senators hosting the Canadiens tonight for their final home game of the year. Heading into this one, the Senators are in the midst of another stretch of pretty good hockey. With a ton of Habs fans in the crowd tonight, the Senators looked to sweep the season series against Montreal at home to cap off 2023-24. The game opened up with some even back and forth before the Canadiens broke open the scoring shorthanded.
OTT Team Page