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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators – No Hate Yet, But Is It Coming?

By the time game 4 rolled around in round 1, the Ottawa Senators and the Montreal Canadiens despised each other.  Eric Gryba squashing Lars Eller kicked it off, and the war of words between the clubs…Read More

Round 2 Game 3 Preview: Pittsburgh Penguins at Ottawa Senators

Down 2-0 in the series, the Senators are desperate for a win, and a win at home would be that much sweeter. With Jason Spezza drawing back into the lineup, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the spark…Read More

The Slump Is Broken, Senators Ground Flyers 3-1

OVERALL RECAP This was a game of momentum. Not inches. It was all about who could tilt the ice just a little bit more than their opponent. While Philly has suffered some long term defensive injuries, up…Read More

Game #39 Preview: Ottawa Senators at Tampa Bay Lightning

4 straight regulation losses and a game against the tallest goalie in the league. That being said, if there’s one team that knows how to beat Ben Bishop, it’s the Ottawa Senators. What seemed…Read More

Special Teams Bonanza As Panthers Down Senators 2-1

OVERALL RECAP Andy’s back and there’s gonna be trouble, oh la, oh la, Andy’s back! I promise I won’t sing to you again, I’m just very happy to see Craig Anderson back between…Read More

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Bruins Down Senators 3-2 In Game Of The Year Candidate

OVERALL RECAP Tonight was about speed. Who had it, who could harness it, and who could slow themselves…Read More

Should I Be Angry At Randy Carlyle Or Paul MacLean? Or Am I Over-Reacting?

Almost 36 hours after the end of the Senators loss to the Maple Leafs, and I am still fuming. It wasn’t…Read More

Ben Bishop To Start For Ottawa Senators Against The Toronto Maple Leafs; Chris Neil GTD

As I had guessed in my preview for tonight‘s game,  Ben Bishop, will get his second straight start…Read More

Legend Vs. Legend And Alfie Comes Out On Top; OTT – 3, NJ 2 (SO)

Wow. W.O.W. I turned on the game and watched, probably, what was the best 5 minutes of offensive zone…Read More

The Circus Was In Town But The Pesky Sens Prevail – Senators 5, Islanders 3

There’s a term that exists in hockey that every fan both loves and hates. Puck Luck. Tonight’s…Read More

Do The Ottawa Senators Need More Toughness?

After yesterday’s game, the biggest complaint was not that the Senators lost the game, but that…Read More

Brad Marchand – The Most Talented Super-Pest In the NHL?

You know those guys.  Almost every team has one (or more).  The players that just get under your skin…Read More

Making The Grade – Chris Neil

  EXPECTATIONS With the signing of Zenon Konopka to help shoulder some of the pugilistic responsibilities…Read More

Game Recap – FLA @ OTT – With Special Guest Blogger!

  Pre Game Warmup I attended this game with Daniel, the winner of the SenShot playoff pool.  He…Read More

Game Recap – VAN @ OTT : Too Much Kesler, Too Much Canuck

  PREGAME WARMUP With a pair of players returning from the injured list, but one notable addition…Read More

Game Recap: OTT @ WAS – Sens Come Close But Fall In O.T.

Pre-Game Warmup The Senators came into the capital city for the final game of a three-game trip after…Read More

Game Recap: Montreal Canadiens @ Ottawa Senators

  THE PRE GAME A divisional matchup of great importance to both the Montreal Canadiens and the…Read More

Shanahan Speaks On Alfredsson Hit

Brendan Shanahan, the NHL’s Senior Vice President, Player Safety and Hockey Operations spoke up…Read More

Game Recap – OTT @ NYR – Un-$#%&-believable!

    Pre-Game Warmup The New York Rangers finally have a homestand after opening in Europe…Read More

The Sens After 10 (Games) – How Did They Do?

This season I will be taking a snapshot of the Senators in 10 game segments, and breaking down what went…Read More