The Vancouver Canucks’ early‑season woes, highlighted by a recent 10‑game losing streak snapped only by a comeback win over the Anaheim Ducks, have sparked frustration from players like Manny Malhotra, Elias Pettersson and Brock Boeser. The blog compares this pain to other recent NHL rebuilds, focusing on the Ottawa Senators’ nine‑game slump from Dec. 29 2019‑Jan 16 2020. It details the Senators’ mis‑aligned moves, lack of scoring, poor goaltending, and how draft picks like Tim Stutzle and Jake Sanderson eventually turned that misery into a playoff contender. The piece asks whether the Canucks’ current struggles are a similar necessary dip before a resurgence.
The Vegas Golden Knights rally past the Ottawa Senators 4-1 at T‑Mobile Arena, scoring three unanswered goals in the third period to break a 1-1 tie. Adin Hill posts a .962 save percentage, stopping 25 of 26 shots. After Braeden Bowman’s late‑second‑period goal, Ottawa’s Shane Pinto ties it 34 seconds into the third, but Raphael Lavoie (8:01), William Karlsson’s power‑play strike (18:00) and Jack Eichel’s late winner (7 seconds left) clinch the win. The victory lifts Vegas to a 9‑4‑1 record and the Pacific Division lead with 19 points, while Ottawa falls to 8‑5‑0 in the Atlantic.
The Ottawa Senators begin a tough road stretch with a 4-1 defeat to the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Oct. 28, 2026. Missing captain and starting goalie, the Sens struggled despite outshooting the Knights 11-4 in the first period and scoring an early power‑play goal by Shane Pinto. Backup net‑minder Carter Hart sits for Vegas, but the Knights still capitalise, with Jack Eichel netting an empty‑netter to seal the win. Ottawa’s defense, anchored by Johansson, holds up initially, yet fatigue, a controversial minor penalty on Jeremy Lauzon’s hit on Warren Foegele, and missed power‑play chances cost them a comeback. The loss highlights Ottawa’s need for more offensive firepower and better special‑teams luck.
Rookie netminder Dylan Garand, who burst onto the scene with a 4‑2‑1 start, 1.85 GAA and .925 save percentage before Shesterkin’s season‑ending knee injury, now faces a slump with a 4‑5‑1 record, 2.69 GAA and .899 SV% after back‑to‑back losses (5‑4 to Toronto, 7‑4 to Ottawa) and a 6‑3 defeat to LA. Garand says he’s “trying hard” and will use a five‑day break to reset. Meanwhile, veteran James Reimer, who logged only 20 minutes before being pulled, is held out of Tuesday’s practice for precaution, leaving the Rangers to rely on backup Joonas Korpisalo once he recovers. Coach Mike Sullivan emphasizes rest and mental reset before the home game against Edmonton on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Flyers are actively seeking a proven center to bolster their middle lines, with trade talks circling Ottawa’s Ridly Greig, Chicago’s Frank Nazar, and 21‑year‑old Oliver Moore. Sources say the Flyers may move winger Travis Konecny or Owen Tippett to acquire a top‑nine, ideally top‑six, center. Greig, a 2020 draft pick, has logged one goal and two assists in 10 games, while Nazar posts three goals and an assist in nine outings and could rise to a second‑line role if Chicago trades Anton Frondell’s pick. The push reflects Philly’s urgency to upgrade its center depth.
After a home stand of highs and lows, the Senators head west for the first time this season
At 19, Dmitry Isayev is one of the most productive young forwards in the Russian junior league. As such, the Ottawa Senators called his name at the 2025 NHL Draft,…
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Hartford Wolf Pack broke a five‑game skid with a 2‑0 home win over Providence, highlighted by James Reimer’s 35‑save shutout that earned him a one‑year Rangers contract. The team also named defenseman Marc Del Gaizo as its 16th captain, replacing Casey Fitzgerald, while alternate captains Anton Blidh, Justin Dowling and Glenn Gawdin bolster leadership. Gawdin leads the pack with eight points in nine games, extending a three‑game point streak, and Liam Greentree adds a power‑play goal and assist, though he still lacks even‑strength production. The Pack sit 4‑6‑0, tied for fifth in the Atlantic Division, with upcoming games against the Hamilton Hammers, Belleville Senators and Springfield Thunderbirds.
The 2026 has injected some much-needed talent into the Senators' future.
Another week has passed in the NHL season, and it was another busy one. From Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa to the New Jersey Devils acquiring Connor Hellebuyck, here are…
The NHL finally resolves two lingering offseason moves: the New Jersey Devils trade a package—including 2029 2nd‑round and 2027 7th‑round picks, forward Alexander Command, Dawson Mercer, Nico Daws and Nick Bjugstad—to Winnipeg for star goalie Connor Hellebuyck, creating a formidable tandem with Jake Allen and boosting New Jersey’s Cup hopes. Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes sign RFA blueliner Alex Nikishin to a one‑year, $3 million deal after his 11‑goal, 22‑assist breakout. The Ottawa Senators also see third‑string keeper Jonas Johansson earn a point in a 7‑4 win over the Rangers, prompting a roster tweak that sends enforcer Kurtis MacDermid to the AHL.
In a dramatic homecoming, the Ottawa Senators steamroll the Florida Panthers 5-2 on October 21, 2026, as Brady Tkachuk returns to the Canadian Tire Centre to a chorus of NSFW chants from the crowd. While Ottawa celebrates the rivalry win, the roundup also notes T.J. Hughes impressing the Avalanche, an upcoming NHL expansion draft outlook, and Connor McDavid’s record‑chasing start, among other league updates.
The Vancouver Canucks are taking on Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. This is the first time Hughes has skated in Vancouver as a member of the visiting team. With situations like Ottawa Senators fans trolling Brady Tkachuk recently, fans across the hockey world wondered how the fans would react to Hughes. Canucks […]
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The Ottawa Senators’ 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday offered an encouraging response to a disappointing loss against the San Jose Sharks earlier in the week, but…
Alexis Lafrenière is playing the best hockey of his career, Pavel Dorofeyev finally scored, and help in goal may be on the way from Hartford.
A closer look at the warped perceptions of our team and fanbase.
Ottawa Senators forward Drake Batherson spearheaded the offensive charge with three goals and an assist in Saturday night’s 7-4 win over the New York Rangers at Canadian Tire Centre. He completed his third NHL hat trick in unusual fashion, scoring into an empty net after blocking a shot from Rangers defenseman Adam Fox at 19:48. […]
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The Hershey Bears (5-2-0) ended their seven-game homestand to start the season with another victory, coming back from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Belleville Senators 5-2. After getting goals from Spencer Smallman and Joey Anderson to tie, Washington Capitals 2025 first-round pick, Lynden Lakovic, scored the game-winning goal with 12:00 remaining in the third
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The New York Rangers fall 7-4 to the Ottawa Senators on Oct. 25, extending their road slide to 0‑4‑1. After falling behind 3‑0 and 4‑1, the Rangers spark a brief comeback, cutting the deficit to 4‑3 with a short‑handed goal by Will Cuylle and a J.T. Miller tally, but they can’t erase the three‑goal holes. Key moments include Drake Batherson’s hat‑trick, Jake Sanderson’s third‑period rebound, and Pavel Dorofeyev’s late goal after coach Mike Sullivan shuffles lines. The loss follows a 5‑4 defeat to Toronto, while the Rangers remain a perfect 6‑0‑0 at home.
Drake Batherson powers the Ottawa Senators to a 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers on Oct. 25, 2026, netting a hat trick amid a high‑scoring night. Ottawa jumps to an early 2‑0 lead with goals from Batherson and Tim Stützle, then adds two more in the second period, including a loose‑puck tap-in. Despite a shorthened goal and a late surge from the Rangers, the Sens hold on, buoyed by Dylan Cozens' first goal of the season and resilient special‑team play. Injuries and a shaky goaltender backdrop couldn’t stop Ottawa from grabbing three points, showing they can win even when defensive lapses persist.
The New York Rangers extend their road winless streak to five games with a 7-4 defeat at Ottawa on Oct. 25, 2026. Falling behind 3-0 and 4-1, New York’s scorers—Will Cuylle, J.T. Miller, Alexis Lafrenière and Pavel Dorofeyev—couldn’t close the gap, while Ottawa’s Drake Batherson completed a hat trick and added an empty‑net goal, finishing with four points. Backup netminder Jonas Johansson stopped 23 shots for the Senators, who were without starter Linus Ullmark. The Rangers (7‑5‑1) aim to bounce back at home against the LA Kings on Monday, before a five‑day break and a visit from the Edmonton Oilers on Nov. 1.
The Rangers came back from 3-0 down to pull within one goal twice, but Drake Batherson and the Senators kept answering at Canadian Tire Centre.
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The New York Rangers aim to snap a four‑game road losing streak when they face the Ottawa Senators Saturday at the Canadian Tire Centre (7 p.m. ET). New York (7‑4‑1) is 0‑3‑1 on the road, having been outscored 16‑6 in its last four outings and dropping a 5‑4 game to Toronto after a late defensive lapse. Ottawa (7‑4‑0) also lost its starter, with rookie Jonas Johansson debuting in goal. Rangers likely roll out Dylan Garand’s seventh start and may see Luke Glendening in his first game for New York, while Sean Durzi remains a question.