Game Breakdown: Flames end Sens’ three game streak

The Senators entered Saturday's matinee on a three game winning streak. Most recently, Ottawa had defeated Calgary 6-1 in blowout fashion. This, of course, ignited a spark within the Flames. The second of three consecutive games saw Calgary respond with a 6-3 victory. The 'Tkachuk Bowl' is now even at one a piece, with a…

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Evaluating the Dzingel Trade, Where Does he Fit?

Upon enduring a painful nine game losing skid to start the season, Pierre Dorion opted for change. Ryan Dzingel, traded from Ottawa in 2019, was re-acquired from Carolina. In exchange, the Senators sent forwards Cedric Paquette and Alex Galchenyuk to the Hurricanes. Both players suited up for less than 10 games in the nation's capital.…

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Filip Chlapik on Waivers, Contract Terminated
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Filip Chlapik on Waivers, Contract Terminated

Filip Chlapik has been stuck in limbo for the last four seasons. Drafted in the second round of the 2015 draft, Chlapik was touted to be a high-value prospect. Though these aspirations never reached full potential, the Czech Republic native turned into a solid depth player. Unfortunately, he never received much of an opportunity with…

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Game Breakdown: Sens Defeat Habs Again, Norris the Hero
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Game Breakdown: Sens Defeat Habs Again, Norris the Hero

The Senators walked out of Sunday's 3-2 overtime victory feeling confident. They defeated the Canadiens for the second time this season, and continued their streak of improvement. Tuesday's rematch was expected to be another close fought battle- it exceeded these expectations. Ottawa and Montreal went to a shootout, in what was a neck-and-neck game from…

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Logan Brown and the Senators: Is it Time to Move on?
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Logan Brown and the Senators: Is it Time to Move on?

Over the last several years, the Ottawa Senators have constructed a top 3 prospect pool in the NHL. From top to bottom, it's an impressive array of youth. While this may be the organization's most exciting characteristic, one of the pool's top prospects has the team polarized. Logan Brown- drafted 11th overall in 2016- has…

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Game Breakdown: Tkachuk the Overtime Hero, Sens Defeat Habs
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Game Breakdown: Tkachuk the Overtime Hero, Sens Defeat Habs

Upon suffering through a 7-3 defeat on Thursday, the Senators entered Sunday's contest with one objective: victory. Ottawa faced Montreal for the third time this season, besting them 3-2 in overtime. It was none other than Brady Tkachuk to score the deciding goal; giving the Senators a 2-1 lead in the season series. Though the…

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Film Study: Analyzing Tim Stützle’s First 16 NHL Games
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Film Study: Analyzing Tim Stützle’s First 16 NHL Games

On October 6th, 2020, the Ottawa Senators entered a new era: the Tim Stützle era. Just a few months after being selected third overall in the 2020 draft, Stützle would dominate the World Junior Championship: registering 5 goals and 5 assists through 5 games played. Despite playing for a weak German squad, Stützle was selected…

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Game Breakdown: The Battle of Ontario, Round Four
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Game Breakdown: The Battle of Ontario, Round Four

Tonight's contest saw the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs square off for the fourth time this season. The record surprisingly favored the league's last placed team through the first three meetings, as Ottawa captured two victories. Upon blowing a 5-1 lead on Monday night, the expectation was for the Maple Leafs to come out…

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Breaking Down the Senators: Early Season Positives and Negatives
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Breaking Down the Senators: Early Season Positives and Negatives

Amidst a global pandemic, the 2020-21 NHL season is like no other in league history. To say the first quarter has been a roller coaster, would be an understatement. Though the Senators have not faced any pandemic-related issues to date, their on-ice product speaks differently. Currently placed 31st league-wide with a 4-12-1 record, Ottawa has…

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