Why Senators’ Underlying Stats Are Encouraging for Playoff Push

Why Senators’ underlying stats are encouraging for playoff push

Elliotte Friedman joins The FAN Hockey Show to discuss the Ottawa Senators’ playoff chances, saying the team’s positive underlying stats could suggest they are better than their record shows and they could see an upswing with steady goaltending.

Senators are in tough to return to playoffs, even with Linus Ullmark back - Daily Faceoff

The Ottawa Senators lifted the spirits of their market by making the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time in seven years in 2024-25, but a return in 2025-26 seems to be hanging by a thread as they sit seventh in the Atlantic Division after 54 games.  While the Sens have welcomed back goaltender Linus Ullmark from his leave of absence, the current eight-point gap standing between them and the final Eastern Conference Wild Card spot could be to…

Ottawa Senators Month in Review: January 2026

After winning their first two and losing their next four, the Ottawa Senators went 6-2-2 to finish the month with an 8-6-2 record. That's 17th in the league in points percentage, and 6th in the Atlantic Division. They lost ground in the playoff race, but as is the case with every team that isn't the New York Rangers, the door for a comeback is still open.Key Stats (from NHL.com and NaturalStatTrick):One area in which the Senators stood out among…

The Ottawa Senators True Chances at the 2025-26 Playoffs

As we sit here on the second of February, we want to think about the Ottawa Senators realistic odds of making the 2025-26 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Let’s be honest, it isn’t good. However, it is never, not zero, unless you’ve been eliminated, then it is, zero. Luckily Sen fans, have no fear, it isn’t zero. So, let’s figure out some realistic chances that the Sens, with the likes of Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, and Jake Sanderson, are playing hockey i…