Ottawa Senators
6th in Atlantic · 11th in Eastern Conference
vs Red Wings
Thu, Feb 26 · 7:00 PM ET · TSN 5, RDS 2, FanDuel Sports Detroit
6th in Atlantic · 11th in Eastern Conference
vs Red Wings
Thu, Feb 26 · 7:00 PM ET · TSN 5, RDS 2, FanDuel Sports Detroit
Five NHL squads emerge from the Olympic break with fresh legs and momentum from their stars' international exploits. Teams like the Panthers get Tkachuk back firing on all cylinders after his U.S. gold-medal heroics, while the Jets lean on Hellebuyck's tournament dominance to climb the standings. The Sharks and others pack new lineup wrinkles that could flip their seasons in the final stretch.
Ottawa Senators hunt paths to snatch a wild-card spot in a tightening Eastern Conference race. Analysts break down key matchups and roster tweaks that could ignite their late surge. With the deadline looming, every point carries outsized weight for a young core desperate to prove their mettle.
Matthew Tkachuk spearheads Team USA's raucous Miami celebration after clinching Olympic gold, the first men's triumph since 1980. The Panthers star revels with medalists in a party echoing their Stanley Cup vibes. Back-to-NHL reality looms large for the crew carrying international hardware into club battles.
The Ottawa Senators are 6th in the Atlantic Division with a 28-22-7 record (63 points).