Brady Tkachuk

Two Canadian teams, two losses — were these games about bad breaks, or the kind of mistakes the NHL never forgives?

Was this Linus Ullmark shutout the clearest sign yet that the Senators are learning how to close games properly?

Did the Senators earn two points — or did the Jets leave them on the table in another game they should’ve closed?

Did this game reveal a widening gap between Montreal’s defensive habits and Ottawa’s growing structure—or was it simply a tale of missed battles?

What did last night’s games reveal about where all six Canadian teams actually stand right now?

Brady Tkachuk returned and the Sens led after two—yet it still wasn’t enough. Another third-period collapse. What’s going wrong?

Friedman says the Senators might be Canada’s top team—what’s changed, and why are they finally winning where they used to stumble?

Even without Brady Tkachuk, the Senators are surprising the Atlantic — leading, scoring, and proving depth can rise to the occasion.

Can the Ottawa Senators turn last season’s playoff spark into something bigger—or will their growing pains hold them back in 2025–26?