The Ottawa Senators are well in contention for the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25. In a tightly contested Eastern Conference, they have the inside track to make the postseason for the first time since 2017.

The Ottawa hockey community lost a good one on Wednesday with the passing of former NHL executive Shawn Simpson. The 56-year-old dedicated his life to hockey—whether as a player, an executive, or a broadcaster.

The Calgary native played 12 games for the Senators but has been out of the lineup since being injured in a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

It's been a very tough week for hockey following the passing of 12-year-old Natalia Moore in Michigan, along with German National Team forward Tobias Eder yesterday and now, the sport has lost a beloved member of the media in Ottawa.

With both Ottawa and Washington featuring elite defenses, goals will be hard to come by in tonight's Eastern Conference showdown.

The 31-year-old veteran was injured on Saturday night in a knee-on-knee collision with Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Jacob Quillan.

One thing to watch: It’s been an awakening for The Great 8, 39-year-old Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin, who has 22 goals in 34 games (he scored 31 all of last season). With 875 career goals, he’s now just 19 behind the NHL all-time record set by Wayne Gretzky.

Like their parent club, the Belleville Senators have struggled to put the puck in the net. The team sits 30th in goals scored, and although they have the most games remaining of any club in the American Hockey League (AHL),

Hall of Famer Alfredsson, current captain Tkachuk among forwards; Norris Trophy winner Karlsson leads defensemen

Ottawa Senators forward Nick Cousins is expected to miss serious time after controversial knee-on-knee collision with Maple Leafs rookie Jacob Quillan.

Before scoring in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Utah, Tkachuk had gone 10 games without a goal or an assist. Giroux’ goal Sunday was his first since Dec. 19. Batherson has one goal (Jan. 11) since Dec. 17. Stutzle had just six goals since the beginning of December (27 games). Tough to figure, right?