The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, competing in the NHL's Eastern Conference. Established as an expansion franchise in 1992, they are named after the original Ottawa Senators, who won 11 Stanley Cups from 1903 to 1927. The modern Senators have had notable achievements, including one Eastern Conference championship and a trip to the Stanley Cup finals in 2007.
In their early years, the Senators faced many challenges, as they finished last in their division for four consecutive seasons. However, in the 1996–97 season, the team made their first playoff appearance. The following year, the Senators secured their first postseason series victory. The team enjoyed further success, winning four division titles in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Ottawa Senators Preseason Schedule
The Ottawa Senators began their preseason with an exciting 6-5 overtime win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 23. They secured another win against the Maple Leafs just two days later, finishing 2-1. Looking ahead, the Senators have a packed preseason schedule, with games lined up against the Buffalo Sabres on September 27, the Pittsburgh Penguins on September 30, and the Montreal Canadiens on October 2. In their last game, they will play against the Canadiens on October 6.
Here’s a table summarising the Ottawa Senators preseason schedule:
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | W-L-OTL |
| Mon, 23 Sep | Toronto | W6-5 OT | 1-0-0 |
| Wed, 25 Sep | Toronto | W2-1 | 2-0-0 |
| DATE | OPPONENT | TIME | TV |
| Fri, 27 Sep | Buffalo | 4:30 AM | |
| Mon, 30 Sep | Pittsburgh* | 4:30 AM | |
| Wed, 2 Oct | Montreal | 4:30 AM | |
| Sat, 5 Oct | Detroit | 4:30 AM | |
| Sun, 6 Oct | Montreal | 4:30 AM |
FAQs on Ottawa Senators
A. The Ottawa Senators were founded on December 6, 1990, and began playing in 1992.
A. The Senators play in the Eastern Conference of the NHL.
A. The Senators' home arena is the Canadian Tire Centre.
A. The Senators compete in the Atlantic Division.
The value of the Ottawa Senators franchise of the National Hockey League has an estimated value of 950 million U.S. dollars.
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