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Tyler Kleven  • D  •  Senators

Tyler Kleven Inks Two-Year Extension with Senators

Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven has come to terms on a two-year, $3.2 million contract extension with the team. He was set to become a restricted free agent before the deal was announced. Kleven had his rookie campaign with the Senators in 2024-25, recording 10 points (four goals, six assists), 78 shots, 97 blocks, and 105 hits in 79 outings. The 23-year-old contributed a couple of assists in six games during the playoffs. "Tyler continued to elevate his game in his first NHL season, which was a good sign," Senators general manager Steve Staios said in a statement. "We expect his game will continue to develop." Ottawa is pleased with Kleven's progress, but the former second-round pick lacks fantasy appeal due to his offensive limitations.
Jun 3   
Nick Jensen  • D  •  Senators

Nick Jensen Recovering From Lower-Body Procedure

Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen has undergone surgery for a lower-body injury, Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch reports. Sources told Garrioch that there is no timeline for Jensen's recovery, but the procedure "went as planned." During his exit interview earlier this month, Jensen said that he was "hopeful" he would be available for the start of training camp. Jensen plays a steady yet unspectacular game that does not translate well to fantasy hockey. He finished the 2024-25 campaign with 21 points (three goals, 18 assists), 77 shots, 95 blocks, and 55 hits, while recording a team-high plus-18 rating.
May 20   
Claude Giroux  • RW  •  Senators

Senators Interested in Keeping Claude Giroux

Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux appears poised to stay with the team for at least one more year. The veteran, who turned 37 in January, has completed a three-year, $19.5 million contract. Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch reports that informal discussions have occurred between the Senators and Giroux's agent, Pat Brisson, regarding a new deal. Giroux is anticipated to sign a one-year contract in the $3-4 million range. Although Giroux's production has steadily declined in recent years, he still posted a respectable 50 points (15 goals, 35 assists) in 81 appearances this season, adding five points (one goal, four assists) in six playoff games.
May 17   
Linus Ullmark  • G  •  Senators

Linus Ullmark Records Shutout In Elimination Game

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark delivered his best performance of the 2025 playoffs in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, backstopping his team to a 4-0 victory with a 29-save shutout. He joined Craig Anderson as the second netminder in Senators history to register a shutout in an elimination game. Ullmark produced his first career postseason shutout after coughing up at least three goals in each of the first four games in the series. The Senators need to see the best version of him again to extend the series Thursday night in Game 6. Ullmark will head into the action with a 2.80 goals-against average and a .883 save percentage.
Apr 30   
Brady Tkachuk  • LW  •  Senators

Brady Tkachuk Extends Point Streak To Four Games

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk had a big night in Tuesday's Game 5 against the Toronto Maple Leafs, racking up three points in a 4-0 victory. The Senators fought off elimination, with their captain leading the way by scoring one goal and providing two assists. Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle (one goal, two assists) became the first players in franchise history to post as many as three points in a game when the team faced elimination. The series has been tough for Ottawa, but Tkachuk has enjoyed the occasion. He will head into Thursday's Game 6 with a four-game point streak. Overall, Tkachuk has registered six points (three goals, three assists) in his first five career postseason games, firing off 20 shots and delivering 22 hits.
Apr 30   
Jake Sanderson  • D  •  Senators

Jake Sanderson Keeps Senators Alive With Overtime Winner

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson potted a huge goal in Game 4 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, scoring a 4-3 winner in overtime to extend the series. The Senators were in danger of being swept in the first round and gave up a late game-tying goal in the third period. However, Sanderson was able to keep his team alive with a strike at the 17:42 mark in overtime. The 22-year-old also notched a power-play assist in the contest, leading all skaters on the team in ice time with 30:05. He finished with three shots, three blocks, one hit, and two penalty minutes. For the series, Sanderson has logged three points (one goal, two assists), nine shots, eight blocks, and four hits in four games.
Apr 27   
Linus Ullmark  • G  •  Senators

Linus Ullmark Attempts To Overcome Playoff Struggles Thursday

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark allowed nine goals in two games against the Toronto Maple Leafs to open the 2025 postseason and will attempt to perform better as the series shifts to the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday. He will enter the contest with a lowly .800 save percentage for this year's playoffs. Postseason struggles are not new for Ullmark, as he has allowed four or more goals in six of his 11 starts during the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Overall, he has a 3-8-0 record in the playoffs, with a goals-against average of 3.73 and a save percentage of .875. Ullmark must significantly improve for the Senators to make this series competitive.
Apr 24   
Dylan Cozens  • C  •  Senators

Dylan Cozens Picks Up Three Points In Regular-Season Finale

Ottawa Senators center Dylan Cozens capped off the 2024-25 regular season with a three-point performance in Thursday's 7-5 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. He recorded the team's second goal and provided two assists in the contest. Two of Cozens' points, including his goal, came during the power play. He also had two assists in Tuesday's overtime loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, allowing him to enter the playoffs with positive momentum. The 24-year-old finished the regular season with 47 points (16 goals, 31 assists) in 82 games. His scoring rate improved significantly after moving to Canada, totaling five goals and 16 points in 21 outings with the Senators.
Apr 18   
Brady Tkachuk  • LW  •  Senators

Brady Tkachuk Makes Early Exit For Precautionary Reasons

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (undisclosed) logged only 10:37 of ice time on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes as he returned from an eight-game absence. The power forward, who missed a couple of weeks due to an upper-body injury, sat out the final period of play in a 7-5 victory. Fortunately, it was announced after the game that Tkachuk exited for precautionary reasons. The Senators captain should be good to go for Game 1 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday. Tkachuk will make his Stanley Cup Playoffs debut in the contest. During the regular season, Tkachuk posted only one point in three meetings with the Maple Leafs. He closed the campaign with a team-high 27 goals and tallied 55 points in 72 appearances.
Apr 18   
Jake Sanderson  • D  •  Senators

Jake Sanderson Back In Action Thursday

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (rest) will re-enter the lineup on Thursday as the team wraps up its regular season schedule with a home game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Sanderson missed his second game of the season on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks when he was rested. 2024-25 has been a breakout campaign for Sanderson, who has tallied 55 points (11 goals, 44 assists) in 79 outings. With Thomas Chabot (rest) and Artem Zub (rest) leaving the lineup on Thursday, Sanderson should have plenty to do against Carolina alongside Nick Jensen (rest), who is returning from a two-game absence.
Apr 17   
Thomas Chabot  • D  •  Senators

Thomas Chabot To Be Rested Against Hurricanes

Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (rest) will not play on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old will get some time off to rest ahead of the postseason. Chabot will step out of the lineup while riding high on an impressive six-game point streak, during which he has collected three goals and seven assists. For the season, Chabot has notched 45 points (nine goals, 36 assists) in 80 contests. Artem Zub (rest) will also sit out Thursday's game, while Jake Sanderson (rest) and Nick Jensen (rest) will return to the fold.
Apr 17   
Claude Giroux  • RW  •  Senators

Claude Giroux Active On Thursday

Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux (rest) will rejoin the lineup for Thursday's regular-season finale against the Carolina Hurricanes. Ottawa rested Giroux for Tuesday's matchup against the Chicago Blackhawks. This marked his first absence of the year. Giroux has had a decent 50-point campaign, recording 15 goals and 35 assists in 80 outings. He will return to the top line on Thursday, joining Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle, and is projected to work on the second power-play unit. 18 of Giroux's points this season have come with the man advantage.
Apr 17   
Brady Tkachuk  • LW  •  Senators

Brady Tkachuk Returns To Senators Lineup Thursday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) will end an eight-game absence on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Senators captain aims to get some rhythm before the postseason starts, promising to "play 100 percent." Tkachuk leads Ottawa with 29 goals and 227 hits, while being tied for third with 55 points in 71 games. The Senators plan to have all their big guns out for the regular-season finale, meaning Tkachuk will skate alongside Tim Stutzle and Claude Giroux on the first line and will be the net-front presence on the first power-play unit.
Apr 17   
Claude Giroux  • RW  •  Senators

Claude Giroux Won't Play On Tuesday

Ottawa Senators forward Claude Giroux (rest) will not be in action on Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks. The veteran star has been ever-present for the Senators this season, appearing in all 80 games, but he will sit out Tuesday's contest for rest purposes. While Giroux's best days may be behind him, he has still put together a 50-point campaign, registering 15 goals and 35 assists. David Perron (rest) and Ridly Greig (rest) are slated to return on Tuesday and could both take on top-six roles. This would enhance their fantasy value in a favorable matchup against the NHL's second-worst defense.
Apr 15   
Jake Sanderson  • D  •  Senators

Jake Sanderson Resting Against Blackhawks

Ottawa Senators defenseman Jake Sanderson (rest) will skip Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. Ottawa will give one of its key players some rest before the postseason. Sanderson has enjoyed a hugely successful campaign in 2024-25, notching a career-high 55 points (11 goals, 44 assists) in 79 games while blocking a team-high 163 shots. Thomas Chabot will carry additional fantasy value on Tuesday as Sanderson's replacement on the first power-play unit. He has recently boosted his productivity, totaling nine points (two goals, seven assists) during a five-game scoring streak. Nick Jensen (rest) will also exit the lineup on Tuesday, which will increase the workload of the remaining defensemen.
Apr 15   
Brady Tkachuk  • LW  •  Senators

Brady Tkachuk To Be Ready For Start Of Playoffs

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) will be good to go for the start of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, head coach Travis Green confirmed on Monday. The Senators captain has missed seven games since sustaining an upper-body injury from a hit by Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Ryan Graves on March 30. On Monday, Tkachuk practiced with the team for the first time since getting hurt. He wore a non-contact jersey and took line rushes alongside Tim Stutzle and Fabian Zetterlund. Ottawa has already ruled Tkachuk out for Tuesday's contest against the Chicago Blackhawks. It also would not be surprising if Tkachuk sat out Thursday's regular-season finale against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Apr 14   
Brady Tkachuk  • LW  •  Senators

Brady Tkachuk Ruled Out For Sunday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) will remain out for Sunday's matchup against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Senators captain has resumed skating, but it appears that he could be sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. Following Sunday's action, Ottawa will have two more games to come. Tkachuk has yet to play this month, sitting out six games. Despite the absence, Tkachuk has remained the team's top goal-scorer with 29 markers. He has also tallied 26 assists in 71 games. Fabian Zetterlund and David Perron have experienced first-line usage during Tkachuk's absence.
Apr 12   
Shane Pinto  • C  •  Senators

Shane Pinto Strikes Twice On Friday

Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto scored twice during their 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday evening. Pinto opened the scoring in the first period on a snapshot. Later in the third, Pinto would conclude the evening by scoring the empty-netter to put the game out of reach. Over his past five contests, Pinto has found the back of the net four times and added one helper. During this stretch, he has logged eight shots on goal, added nine hits, and tallied five blocked shots. However, before this recent surge, Pinto tallied just two points (two helpers) over his last nine games. Through 67 games this season, the 24-year-old has scored 20 goals and tallied 15 assists. He is just one point away from setting a new career-high. He will remain in a middle-six role in the Ottawa offense.
Apr 12   
Brady Tkachuk  • LW  •  Senators

Brady Tkachuk May Not Return Before Playoffs

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) may sit out the rest of the 2024-25 regular season. When asked Wednesday if the Senators captain would be in the lineup if the playoffs started tomorrow, Senators president of hockey operations and general manager Steve Staios said, "I would think so, yes. I can't give you a definitive [answer]." Tkachuk has been sidelined for the past five games while nursing an upper-body injury. Based on Staios' comments, it seems that Tkachuk isn't facing a serious issue, but the team wants to get him in a better condition for the playoffs. Ottawa has already clinched a spot in the postseason for the first time in eight years. Fabian Zetterlund has operated on the first line during Tkachuk's absence, recording points in back-to-back games.
Apr 9   
Brady Tkachuk  • LW  •  Senators

Brady Tkachuk Ruled Out For Sunday

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk (upper body) will miss his fourth straight game on Sunday against the Columbus Blue Jackets. "I doubt it to be honest. I don't think he'll play tomorrow," Senators head coach Travis Green told reporters after Saturday's victory over the Florida Panthers, according to The Athletic's Julian McKenzie. Fabian Zetterlund has taken Tkachuk's spot on the first line, but he had another anonymous performance on Saturday, finishing a 3-0 win with zero points and shots on goal.
Apr 5   
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