The Buffalo Sabres will place forward Ryan McLeod on a healthy scratch after his defensive lapse in the third period cost them a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators on Nov. 6, 2026. McLeod lost a zone faceoff, letting center Shane Pinto find a rebound that opened the door for Ottawa’s second late goal, sealing the win. Struggling all season with just one goal, three points and a team-worst –7 rating, McLeod’s benching signals a shake‑up in Buffalo’s defensive lineup.
The Atlantic division is hell but the Sens are holding their own
One month into the 2026-27 season, the Ottawa Senators are in a good spot despite some ups and downs. They sit third in the Atlantic Division with a 10-6-1 record.…
The Ottawa Senators are reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring forward reinforcements, according to Bruce Garrioch. With the team locked in a competitive battle in the Atlantic Division for a…
It’s a month into the 2026-27 season, and the Ottawa Senators have been one of the NHL’s best teams so far. Sitting eighth in the league, their offence has been…
Long before he became one of the biggest and most disappointing contracts in New York Islanders franchise history, Alexei Yashin was traded to the Islanders from the Ottawa Senators back…
In this edition of The Hockey News Morning Skate, Eric Cruikshank and Michael Traikos break down the Florida Panthers' victory over the Chicago Blackhawks as their slide continues, the Ottawa Senators' late rally over the Buffalo Sabres, and more.
Riding high after finishing out their West Coast road trip with a run-and-gun win over the Anaheim Ducks and a hard-fought 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Kings, the Buffalo…
The Sick Podcast’s November 5, 2026 roundup dives into three hot topics: agent Dan Millstein reveals Montreal Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov’s recovery timeline and possible return date; former TSN commentator Dan Robertson joins the crew to dissect the Winnipeg Jets’ miracle comeback over Montreal, while Shaun Starr and Marco D’Amico analyze forward Juraj Slafkovsky’s struggles. The show also rattles trade chatter, asking if the Bruins‑Canadiens rivalry could spark a deal for Detroit’s Dylan Larkin, whether Boston eyes Red Wings defenseman Simon Edvinsson, and if Nikita Kucherov might move from Tampa Bay. Additional banter covers the Tkachuk brothers’ Senators comment and a look at a potential Canucks duo.
The Buffalo Sabres squander a solid early performance against the Ottawa Senators, falling 3‑2 after a late collapse on November 5, 2026. Goalie Colten Ellis shines, making a critical save on Michael Amadio within the first two minutes, but the Sabres' defense unravels in the third period, allowing the Senators to pull ahead. Despite a strong start, Buffalo's inability to protect a lead costs them the win.
A third period comeback saved Ottawa from a deflating end to the road trip.
The Ottawa Senators (9‑6‑1) travel to KeyBank Center to face a surging Buffalo Sabres (7‑4‑3) on Nov. 4. Ottawa hopes to rebound from recent road struggles, relying on Tim Stützle’s 21 points, Drake Batherson’s seven‑game point streak and goaltender Samuel Ersson’s confidence‑building quest. Buffalo rides a three‑game win streak, fueled by Tage Thompson’s 10‑7 line and Jack Quinn’s 14 points, with Rasmus Dahlin anchoring the blue line. Both teams need full‑60‑minute efforts; the clash airs on Amazon Prime at 7:30 pm EST.
Buffalo Sabres coach Lindy Ruff announces a goalie rotation ahead of the Ottawa Senators game, with veteran Colten Ellis slated to start after earning two recent road wins. The plan follows a month where Ukko‑Pekka Luukkonen started five straight contests and Ellis received two consecutive starts. Additionally, forwards Jiri Kulich and Conor Timmins are listed as healthy and ready to play. The move kicks off a demanding six‑game stretch over 11 days, marking a strategic shift early in the season.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are actively entertaining trade offers for winger Rickard Rakell, who ranks No. 9 on The Fourth Period’s November Trade Watch List. General manager Kyle Dubas, under a strict cash budget and new ownership’s push for a younger roster, has been listening to interest from multiple teams, including the Ottawa Senators, who need a scoring winger. Rakell, 33, carries a $5 million cap hit through 2027‑28 and has an eight‑team no‑trade list. After a strong 2024‑25 season (35 G, 70 P) and a slower start this year (4 G, 8 P in 14 games), his value may be tempered. The Penguins also eye moves for Bryan Rust and Erik Karlsson as they consider shedding veterans for draft picks or prospects.
Sabres winger Zach Benson returns to practice and is cleared for the four-game home stretch starting Wednesday against the Ottawa Senators, coach Lindy Ruff confirms. Benson missed Monday’s session after an undisclosed injury sustained in the 3-2 road win over the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, but skated alone before today’s training. The update also mentions statuses for Jiri Kulich and Conor Timmins, though details are pending.
The Belleville Senators posted a 2‑3‑0 stretch over five games, sitting fourth in the North Division but ranking 7th‑8th by points percentage. Goalie Jackson Parsons shined with 32 saves in a 4‑1 loss to Hartford and 24 saves in a 7‑3 win at Wilkes‑Barre, while the team’s penalty kill faltered. Highlights include Djibril Touré’s physical play and empty‑net goal, Oskar Pettersson’s two‑assist night, and Tyler Boucher’s two goals. Prospects Xavier Bourgault and Phil Tomasino were called up to Ottawa, leaving the Sens thin offensively, and Kasper Halttunen recorded a near‑Gordie Howe hat‑trick against Hartford. The mixed results underscore strong net‑minding but inconsistent scoring and special‑team play.
The Columbus Blue Jackets’ winger Dmitri Voronkov tops The Fourth Period’s November Trade Watch List at No. 4, with five clubs—Vancouver, Nashville, Chicago, Seattle and Ottawa—linked to a possible deal. Voronkov, a 6‑ft‑5, $4.175 M cap‑hit forward, has gone scoreless with two assists in eight games and sees limited ice time, prompting Columbus to consider packaging him for prospects or draft picks before he hits restricted free agency this summer. Recent reports note multiple inquiries and a potential roster shake‑up following the Marchenko trade to Toronto.
With William Eklund sidelined, the Ottawa Senators are reportedly exploring the trade market for forward help, according to Bruce Garrioch of Postmedia. The timing makes sense. Ottawa has aspirations of…
Cutter Gauthier scored a hat-trick in Sunday’s 6-3 Ducks win over the Senators.
Nikita Kucherov shocks the NHL by telling the Tampa Bay Lightning he won’t re‑sign and requests a trade, a move that could reshape the Atlantic division. Meanwhile the Ottawa Senators unveil nine Hometown Remix jerseys, place defenseman Cameron Crotty on waivers (claimed by Minnesota), and juggle depth as healthy scratches like Carter Yakemchuk loom. Forward Claude Giroux posts a goal and assist against the Ducks, reaching 10 points in 16 games and unlocking $1.5 M in bonuses that will affect next season’s cap. The club also honors 2007 Stanley Cup Final alumni before Saturday’s home game against Utah.
Cutter Gauthier ignites a stunning Anaheim Ducks comeback, netting his second career NHL hat trick as the Ducks rally from a 3‑0 hole to beat the Ottawa Senators 6‑3 on Nov. 2, 2026. Gauthier scored the 1st, 4th and 5th goals, with the last two coming in a 30‑second power‑play burst in the third period. Goalie Laurent Brossoit rebounded from a shaky first period to finish with 20 saves, while Judd Caulfield added two goals and rookie Roger McQueen chipped in. The win ends a two‑game skid, moves Anaheim to 6‑7‑1, and fuels hopes of a playoff push as they head into a three‑game road trip.
On Sunday night, the Ottawa Senators suited up for the second half of a back-to-back against the Anaheim Ducks, who hadn’t played since Thursday. The Ducks entered the game having…
Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos says a trade for Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen is becoming increasingly likely this season, especially as the club chases a playoff spot. The Fourth Period lists him No. 13 on its November Trade Watch List, noting a deal may surface near the deadline. Ristolainen carries a $5.1 M cap hit through 2026‑27, will be a UFA next summer, and the Flyers have no intention to re‑sign him. Injuries have sidelined him recently, and his recent production totals six goals, 34 points and a +12 rating in 111 games. Ottawa and Edmonton have shown interest, but no offer matches the Brandon Carlo‑style price tag.
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) is sidelined for up to eight weeks after suffering an ankle injury in the third period of a Jan. 8 game against the Ottawa Senators. The loss comes as the Avalanche, early-season Stanley Cup favorites, battle a recent slump and rely on stars like Cale Makar, who tallied four assists in Saturday’s win over Calgary. The article also notes other league headlines, including Nikita Kucherov’s trade request, Dylan Larkin’s suspension, and a Kraken‑Predators trade. Manson’s absence will test Colorado’s depth as they aim to regain momentum.
The Ottawa Senators squandered a 3‑0 lead to fall 6‑3 to the Anaheim Ducks on Nov. 2, 2026. After early goals from Thomas Chabot, Claude Giroux and Jake Sanderson gave Ottawa a comfortable margin, Ducks rookie Cutter Gauthier sparked a comeback with a goal off a turnover. Anaheim then added two quick strike‑outs from Judd Caufield and Leo Carlsson, tying the game 3‑3 before pulling ahead with three unanswered goals in the third period. Goaltender Laurent Brossoit makes his first start since March, but Ottawa’s special‑teams sputtered and costly penalties sealed the loss.