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Senators Clinch Playoff Spot Despite Loss to Blue Jackets

4/9/2025

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The Ottawa Senators are heading to the playoffs for the first time since 2017, thanks to a Detroit loss, despite their own 5-2 defeat against the Columbus Blue Jackets. With a promising young roster, the Senators are eager to make their mark, but their first-round opponent—either the Tampa Bay Lightning or Toronto Maple Leafs—remains a mystery.

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Story summary

The Ottawa Senators are heading to the playoffs for the first time since 2017, thanks to a Detroit loss, despite their own 5-2 defeat against the Columbus Blue Jackets. With a promising young roster, the Senators are eager to make their mark, but their first-round opponent—either the Tampa Bay Lightning or Toronto Maple Leafs—remains a mystery.