The Ottawa Senators have one of the most ardent fan bases in all of the NHL. Yes, everyone knows that. But until now, there weren’t any serious numbers to prove it.
A recent study published in Casino.org looked into the most passionate fan bases across all four major North American sports. The study focused on specific behaviors, grouping them into the Rage-Baiting Index.
Sure, that’s exactly what it sounds like.
The index consists of behaviors aimed at rubbing it into opposing fans. And the Senators were second on the list. The Sens racked up a 78.5 of 100 scored, trailing only the NY Rangers.
The index consists of the following behaviors:
- Bragging after beating a rival
- Posting memes to mock another team
- Celebrating a rival’s loss online or directly in front of opposing fans
- Booing opposing fans
- Replying to a rival to annoy them
- Start an argument with a rival fan
These behaviors do not reflect destructive or hurtful actions in any way. They are a measurement of the things Senators fans do to make opponents’ lives miserable. That generally includes a big win over a division rival like the Montreal Canadiens or the Toronto Maple Leafs, or dishing out some much-needed truth bombs when other teams are getting just a little too high and mighty.
Senators looking to give fans plenty to brag about in 2026-27
The Ottawa Senators will be looking to give their fans plenty to brag about this upcoming season. The club has made significant additions and additions by subtraction (ahem, Brady Tkachuk), to where the team will look to build on the back-to-back playoff appearances in 2025 and 2026.
However, it will take a little more than just getting back into the playoff picture. This season figures to be especially challenging for every Atlantic Division team. There is no “rebuilding” team that can become a punching bag for anyone in the division.
That’s why the Senators will need to come out of the gate hard, ensuring they pick up enough points in the early going. It may sound like a cliché, but those missed points in October and November really weigh heavily in March and April.
The good news is that the lineup looks to be healthy and ready to hit the ground running. The last two first-round exits should only be learning experiences as the Senators seek to finally break through and become a legit Stanley Cup contender.
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