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Senators Aim for Playoff Return Amid Scoring Struggles

10/3/2025

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The Ottawa Senators begin the 2025-26 NHL season on Oct. 7, 2025, aiming to build on last season’s playoff appearance.
The Senators finished 45-30-7 and lost in the first round to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Senators face playoff pressure after last season, while Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green pursues improvements in 29th-ranked five-on-five scoring and 19th-ranked penalty kill.

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The Ottawa Senators begin the 2025-26 NHL season on Oct. 7, 2025, aiming to build on last season’s playoff appearance.
The Senators finished 45-30-7 and lost in the first round to the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Senators face playoff pressure after last season, while Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green pursues improvements in 29th-ranked five-on-five scoring and 19th-ranked penalty kill.