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Quick facts for kids Ottawa Senators Sénateurs d'Ottawa
Conference	Eastern
Division	Atlantic
Founded	1992
History	Ottawa Senators 1992–present
Home arena	Canadian Tire Centre
City	Ottawa, Ontario
Colours	Red, black, white, gold
Media	English TSN5 TSN Radio 1200 French RDS RDS2 CJFO-FM 94.5
Owner(s)	Michael Andlauer
General manager	Steve Staios
Head coach	Travis Green
Captain	Brady Tkachuk
Minor league affiliates	Belleville Senators (AHL)
Stanley Cups	0
Conference championships	1 (2006–07)
Presidents' Trophies	1 (2002–03)
Division championships	4 (1998–99, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2005–06)

The Ottawa Senators (Sénateurs d'Ottawa in French), often called the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team from Ottawa, Canada. They play in the National Hockey League (NHL) as part of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. Their home games are played at the Canadian Tire Centre, which can hold 18,652 fans. It opened in 1996.

This team is the second NHL team to be named the Ottawa Senators. The first Ottawa Senators team started in 1883 and had a famous history, winning the Stanley Cup 11 times. They played in the NHL from 1917 to 1934. On December 6, 1990, after a big public effort by Ottawa real estate developer Bruce Firestone, the NHL decided to bring a new team to Ottawa. This new team started playing in the 1992–93 season. The Senators have reached the playoffs 16 times, won four division titles, and earned the Presidents' Trophy in 2003 for being the best team in the regular season. They even played in the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the Anaheim Ducks.

Team History

Ottawa used to have the original Senators, a team that helped start the NHL. They won the Stanley Cup 11 times! But in the late 1920s, the team faced money problems. This forced them to move to St. Louis in 1934, where they were called the Eagles. The NHL team didn't do well in St. Louis. The league decided to stop the team from playing and sent its players to other NHL teams.

Fifty-four years later, the NHL announced it was looking to add new teams. An Ottawa real estate developer named Bruce Firestone, along with Cyril Leeder and Randy Sexton, believed Ottawa could support an NHL team again. They decided to put together a bid. Firestone's company didn't have enough money for the team's fee. So, they came up with a plan to use land development to help pay for it. In 1989, they found a good spot for a new arena in Kanata, just west of Ottawa. Terrace then announced their goal to get a team. They started a successful "Bring Back the Senators" campaign. This campaign aimed to get public support and convince the NHL that Ottawa could handle a team. Many people supported the idea. Over 11,000 people promised to buy season tickets. On December 12, 1990, the NHL approved a new team for Firestone's group. The team would start playing in the 1992–93 season.

Starting Out (1992–1996)

The new team hired Mel Bridgman as their first general manager in 1992. He had not been a GM in the NHL before. Ottawa also hired Rick Bowness as their first head coach. The Senators played their first game on October 8, 1992, at the Ottawa Civic Centre. They played against the Montreal Canadiens and won 5–3! This was one of the few bright spots that season. The team struggled a lot after that. They ended up tying for the worst record in the league. They won only 10 games, lost 70, and had four ties.

Firestone needed a partner to make the final payment for the team. He sold half of his company, Terrace, to Rod Bryden. Bryden was a technology executive. A new company, Palladium Corp., was created to build the new arena. Bryden became the main owner of the Senators in August 1993.

Mel Bridgman was fired after one season. Randy Sexton, the team president, took over as general manager. The team continued to finish last for the next three seasons. This was part of a plan to get high draft picks. In 1993, they picked Alexei Yashin, who became a young star. They also drafted players like Radek Bonk (1994), Bryan Berard (1995, later traded for Wade Redden), Chris Phillips (1996), and Marian Hossa (1997). These players would become important for the team later on.

As the 1995–96 season began, star player Alexei Yashin refused to play. Fans started to get impatient. Rick Bowness was fired in late 1995 and replaced by Dave Allison. Allison didn't do much better. Randy Sexton was also fired and replaced by Pierre Gauthier. Gauthier quickly fixed the team's main problems. He got Yashin to play again and hired Jacques Martin as head coach. Even though Ottawa finished last again, the season ended with new hope. This was thanks to the new management and coach. Also, a new player from Sweden, Daniel Alfredsson, won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best rookie in 1996.

The Jacques Martin Years (1996–2004)

Coach Martin focused on "strong defense first." This helped the team reach the playoffs every season he coached. However, he was criticized because the team often lost in the playoffs. They especially struggled against their rival, the Toronto Maple Leafs.

In 1996–97, the team made the playoffs in their very last game. They almost beat the Buffalo Sabres in the first round. In 1997–98, they had their first winning record. They surprised the New Jersey Devils to win their first playoff series. But they lost to the Sabres again in the second round. In 1998–99, the Senators jumped to third place overall with 103 points. This was their first 100-point season. But they were swept by the Sabres in the first round.

In 1999–2000, even with captain Alexei Yashin not playing for a while, Martin led the team to the playoffs. They lost to the Maple Leafs in their first "Battle of Ontario" series. Yashin returned for 2000–01. The team improved, winning their division. Yashin played poorly in another first-round playoff loss. He was traded to the New York Islanders for Zdeno Chara, Bill Muckalt, and a high draft pick. Ottawa used that pick to choose Jason Spezza.

The 2001–02 Senators had fewer points in the regular season. But in the playoffs, they beat the Philadelphia Flyers for their second playoff series win. They pushed their second-round series to seven games but lost to the Maple Leafs again. Marshall Johnston, the GM, retired and was replaced by John Muckler.

Even though the Senators faced money problems, they kept playing in the 2002–03 season. Ottawa had an amazing season, finishing first overall in the NHL and winning the Presidents' Trophy. In the playoffs, they almost reached the Stanley Cup Finals. They lost to the New Jersey Devils, who went on to win the Stanley Cup. In 2003–04, Martin led the team to another good regular season. But they lost in the first round of the playoffs to the Maple Leafs again. This led to Martin being fired, as the team felt they needed a new coach to win in the playoffs.

New Ownership

In 2003, a rich businessman named Eugene Melnyk bought the team for about $130 million (Canadian). Melnyk owned a pharmaceutical company. He chose to pay for half of the team and arena with borrowed money.

The Bryan Murray Years (2004–2016)

After the playoff loss in 2004, owner Melnyk promised changes. Bryan Murray became the new head coach. The team also made big player changes. They traded long-time players and signed goalie Dominik Hasek. The 2004–05 NHL lock-out meant the team couldn't play for a year. Just before the 2005–06 season, the team traded Marian Hossa for Dany Heatley.

Many people thought the Senators would be Stanley Cup champions in 2005–06. They had many strong players. They started the season incredibly well, winning 19 of their first 22 games. They finished with 52 wins and 113 points, placing second overall in the league. The new "CASH" line of Alfredsson, Spezza, and Heatley became one of the best scoring lines in the league. Hasek played well until he got injured during the 2006 Winter Olympics. This meant rookie goalie Ray Emery had to start in the playoffs. Without Hasek, the team lost in the second round to the Buffalo Sabres.

In 2006–07, the Senators reached the Stanley Cup Finals. They had made the playoffs for nine years in a row. The team had a tough start to the season. There were even rumors about trading Daniel Alfredsson. But the team improved and finished fourth in the Eastern Conference. In the playoffs, Ottawa played great. Led by the 'CASH' line, goalie Ray Emery, and strong defense from Chris Phillips and Anton Volchenkov, they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins, New Jersey Devils, and Sabres to reach the Stanley Cup Finals.

The 2006–07 Senators were the first Ottawa team to be in the Stanley Cup Finals since 1927. The city was very excited! Businesses put up "Go Sens Go" signs. People decorated their homes and cars. A huge Senators flag was put on City Hall. A large video screen showed the games. A six-story picture of Daniel Alfredsson was hung on a building. Rallies were held, and a part of downtown, called the "Sens Mile," was closed for fans to celebrate.

In the Finals, the Senators played the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks were known for their strong defense. The Ducks won the first two games. The Senators won game three at home but lost game four. The Ducks won game five to win the series and their first Stanley Cup. The Ducks played great defense, stopping the 'CASH' line. The Ducks scored important goals, and their goalie, Jean-Sebastien Giguere, played better than Emery.

After the Stanley Cup Finals, Bryan Murray became the general manager. He then made John Paddock the head coach. Under Paddock, the team started the 2007–08 season very well. However, their play got worse, and they were falling out of the playoffs. Murray fired Paddock and coached the team himself for a while. The team made the playoffs but lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round. In June, the team let go of goalie Ray Emery.

For 2008–09, Murray hired Craig Hartsburg to coach. The team struggled under Hartsburg. Goaltending was not consistent. Murray fired Hartsburg in February 2009. Cory Clouston took over as coach. The team played better under Clouston. They missed the playoffs for the first time in 12 seasons. Clouston's coaching caused problems with star player Dany Heatley. Heatley asked to be traded and was moved just before the 2009–10 season.

In 2009–10, the Senators were an average team until they won 11 games in a row in January. This streak pushed them to the top of their division. They made the playoffs in fifth place. For the third time in four seasons, they played the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round. The Senators won a long game in triple-overtime in Pittsburgh. But they couldn't win a playoff game at home and lost the series.

The Senators had a much worse season than expected in 2010–11. There were many rumors about changes. Owner Eugene Melnyk said he would not fire the coach or GM. He said he was planning for the future. GM Bryan Murray traded several veteran players for draft picks and younger players. He traded Mike Fisher to Nashville. He also traded Chris Kelly and Jarkko Ruutu. A trade with the Colorado Avalanche brought goalie Craig Anderson to Ottawa. Anderson played very well, and the team signed him to a four-year contract. Murray was re-signed as general manager. Coach Cory Clouston was fired. Paul MacLean was hired as the new head coach.

At the start of the 2011–12 season, many experts thought the Senators would finish last. The team had many young players. They struggled at first but then won six games in a row. In December 2011, they got forward Kyle Turris from the Phoenix Coyotes. The team improved and moved into a playoff spot. For the first time, the NHL All-Star Game was held in Ottawa and was a big success. Five Senators players were chosen for the event, including Daniel Alfredsson, who was a team captain. The team made the playoffs as the eighth seed. They played the New York Rangers and lost in seven games.

The next season was tough because key players like Erik Karlsson, Jason Spezza, Milan Michalek, and Craig Anderson had long-term injuries. Despite this, the Senators finished seventh in the Eastern Conference. Coach Paul MacLean won the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's coach of the year. In a rivalry series, Ottawa beat the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the playoffs in five games. This was the first time these two cities' teams played each other in the playoffs since 1927. The Senators then lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins in five games in the second round.

July 5, 2013, was a sad day for fans. Long-time captain Daniel Alfredsson signed with the Detroit Red Wings. He left Ottawa after 17 seasons and 14 years as captain. This shocked many fans. But the day ended with good news. GM Murray got star forward Bobby Ryan from the Anaheim Ducks. He hoped Ryan could replace Alfredsson. Murray also signed forward Clarke MacArthur.

For the 2013–14 season, the league changed its divisions. Ottawa was now in the new Atlantic Division. On September 14, 2013, Jason Spezza was named the team's eighth captain. The team missed the playoffs by five points. Spezza then asked to be traded. He was sent to the Dallas Stars. This ended the time of the stars from the 2007 Stanley Cup Finals team.

At the start of the 2014–15 season, Erik Karlsson became the team's ninth captain. The team fired coach Paul MacLean and replaced him with assistant coach Dave Cameron. This change helped the team. Goalie Andrew Hammond, nicknamed 'The Hamburglar,' played amazingly well. He helped the team make the playoffs after being far behind. The Senators became the first team in modern NHL history to come back from a 14-point deficit to make the playoffs. However, they lost to the Canadiens in six games in the first round.

During the 2014–15 season, it was announced that GM Bryan Murray had cancer. He stayed on as GM through the 2015–16 season. The Senators missed the playoffs that year. Murray made a big trade, bringing Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf to the Senators.

The Pierre Dorion Years (2016–2023)

On April 10, 2016, Bryan Murray stepped down as general manager. Assistant general manager Pierre Dorion was promoted to the GM position. On April 12, 2016, the Senators fired head coach Dave Cameron. On May 8, 2016, the Senators hired Guy Boucher as their new head coach. Daniel Alfredsson also joined the team as a senior advisor.

The Senators finished second in their division in the 2016–17 season. They beat the Boston Bruins and the New York Rangers in the playoffs. They came very close to reaching the Stanley Cup Finals, losing in double overtime in game seven of the Eastern Conference Final to the Pittsburgh Penguins.

After their great playoff run, the Senators lost player Marc Methot. On November 5, 2017, the Senators made a big trade with the Colorado Avalanche. They got star forward Matt Duchene in exchange for Kyle Turris and other players and draft picks. However, the Senators' season started to fall apart after this trade. A highlight was hosting the NHL 100 Classic game outdoors against the Montreal Canadiens. The Senators won the game 3–0. Owner Melnyk made some controversial comments about attendance and possibly selling the team. The Senators finished second-to-last in the league.

In 2018, the Senators started a "rebuild" of their team. They traded forward Mike Hoffman. They also got the fourth pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. They used this pick to select forward Brady Tkachuk. Just before the season started, the Senators traded their captain, Erik Karlsson, to the San Jose Sharks.

After a bad start to the 2018–19 season, the Senators couldn't re-sign star forwards Matt Duchene, Mark Stone, and Ryan Dzingel. All three players were traded before the 2019 trade deadline. Duchene and Dzingel went to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Mark Stone was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights. The team finished last in the NHL that season.

Before the 2019–20 season, D. J. Smith was hired as the new head coach. The team focused on developing its young players. The season was cut short because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senators finished second-last in the NHL. However, their farm team, the Belleville Senators, had a great season with young prospects like Josh Norris, Drake Batherson, Alex Formenton, and Erik Brannstrom. The Senators also got high draft picks from the Erik Karlsson trade. They picked Tim Stuetzle and Jake Sanderson in the 2020 NHL draft.

The Senators missed the playoffs again in the 2020–21 season. This season was also affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The young team had a poor start but finished strong, giving fans hope.

Before the 2021–22 season, GM Pierre Dorion's contract was extended. He said, "The rebuild is done." But the team started slowly and was quickly out of the playoff race. On October 17, 2021, Brady Tkachuk signed a seven-year deal. He was named the 10th captain in team history at just 22 years old.

For the 2022–23 season, the team tried hard to improve. They added forwards Alex DeBrincat and Claude Giroux and goalie Cam Talbot. They also signed Josh Norris and Tim Stuetzle to long contracts. The Senators missed the playoffs by six points.

Before the 2023–24 season, DeBrincat was traded to Detroit. The Senators signed goalie Joonas Korpisalo and forward Vladimir Tarasenko. At the start of the 2023–24 season, the NHL took away a first-round draft pick from the Senators due to a past trade issue. Pierre Dorion resigned as general manager.

New Ownership (2022-Present)

Owner Eugene Melnyk passed away in March 2022. He had said he planned to leave the team to his two daughters. In November 2022, the team began looking for a new owner. The team said it must stay in Ottawa. On June 13, 2023, the Senators announced that a group of investors led by Michael Andlauer would buy the team. Andlauer became the main owner on September 21, 2023. Melnyk's daughters and other Canadian businessmen are also part of the ownership group.

Home Arenas

Ottawa Civic Centre

The Senators' first home was the Ottawa Civic Centre (now TD Place Arena). They played there from 1992 to 1996. The arena was updated for the Senators. They played their first game there on October 8, 1992, and won 5–3 against the Montreal Canadiens. Their last game there was on December 31, 1995.

Canadian Tire Centre

As part of the plan to get an NHL team for Ottawa, the idea for a new arena was shown in 1989. It was called The Palladium. Construction started in July 1994 and finished in January 1996.

The Palladium opened on January 15, 1996, with a concert. The Senators played their first game there two days later, losing 3–0 to the Montreal Canadiens. On February 17, 1996, the arena's name changed to 'Corel Centre' after a software company bought the naming rights.

In 2003, Eugene Melnyk bought the Senators and the arena. The arena and team became fully owned by Melnyk. In 2004, the arena's seating was increased to 19,153.

On January 19, 2006, the arena became 'Scotiabank Place' after a Canadian bank signed a new naming deal. In 2011, for the NHL All-Star Game, the team installed a new video scoreboard. On June 18, 2013, the arena was renamed Canadian Tire Centre.

Future Downtown Arena

In 2015, there was a plan to build a new arena in downtown Ottawa. This plan included homes, parks, and a new arena for the Senators. The plan fell apart in late 2018 due to legal issues between the team and a development partner.

The process to redevelop the area started again. On June 23, 2022, the Senators' proposal for the arena site was chosen. A lease agreement is expected by late 2023.

Practice Facility

The Senators practice at the Bell Sensplex. This facility has three NHL-sized rinks and an Olympic-sized rink. It opened in 2004. It is used for Senators practices and youth hockey.

Team Identity

The Senators team operates in both English and French. All announcements at games are in both languages. A bilingual version of the Canadian anthem is sung before home games.

Logo and Jersey Design

The team colors are black, red, and white with gold. These colors are similar to the original Senators. The team's logo is the head of a Roman general. The original logo was shown on May 23, 1991.

From 1992 to 1995, the Senators' road jerseys were black with red stripes. White stripes were added in 1995. In 1997, the Senators showed a red third jersey. It had a new "forward-facing" general logo. This jersey became the main dark jersey in 1999.

A new jersey design was shown on August 22, 2007. It included the original Senators' 'O' logo on the shoulder. The main logo was updated.

Before the 2008–09 season, the Senators showed a new black third jersey. It had the shorter "SENS" name on the front. The general logo was on the shoulders.

In 2011, the Senators brought out a throwback-style third jersey. It was mostly black with stripes like the original Senators' "barber-pole" designs. Shield-like patches were added to the shoulders. These patches spelled the team name in English and French.

In 2020, the Senators brought back their 1997–2007 logo with jerseys similar to their 1990s originals. The new uniforms have a red band at the bottom. The Senators also showed a "Reverse Retro" alternate uniform. It was the original 1992–93 uniform but in red. In the 2022–23 season, they wore "Reverse Retro" uniforms based on their old alternates, but in black.

Arena Entertainment

At home games, fans enjoy live music, DJs, and giveaways. The 'Sons of Scotland Pipe Band' plays traditional Scottish music. Spartacat, the team's lion mascot, entertains fans. He first appeared on October 8, 1992. During breaks, there are on-ice games and contests. A fan gets to ride a Zamboni. After each Senators goal, a train horn sounds. The team also honors a Canadian veteran soldier at each game.

Like other NHL arenas in Canada, O Canada is sung before the game. If an American team is visiting, The Star-Spangled Banner is also sung. O Canada is sung in both English and French. From 1994 to 2016, Lyndon Slewidge sang the anthems. Now, different singers perform. A large Canadian flag is unfurled by fans during O Canada.

The Senators have their own theme song called Trumpeters Cry. It plays when the team comes onto the ice. The song was written by Andres del Castillo.

Attendance and Ownership

The Senators often had high attendance numbers. In 2007–08, they had 40 sold-out games and over 812,000 fans. This was a team record. In recent seasons, attendance has dropped. In 2019–20, their average attendance was the lowest in the league.

In 2022, Forbes magazine said the Senators were worth about $800 million (US). The team is now owned by Michael Andlauer and his partners, including Eugene Melnyk's daughters.

Sens Army

The Senators' fans are called the Sens Army. They often wear red or even Roman legionary costumes for games. During the 2007 playoff run, many fans wore red. They held 'Red Rallies' with decorated cars. There were also fan rallies at Ottawa City Hall. The 'Sens Mile' on Elgin Street was a place where fans gathered.

Sens Mile

Like the Red Mile in Calgary (2004) and the Copper Kilometre in Edmonton (2006), Ottawa Senators fans celebrated on the streets during the 2007 playoffs. The idea for a 'Sens Mile' on downtown Elgin Street, which has many restaurants, started on Facebook. After a playoff win, fans closed the street for a celebration. The City of Ottawa then closed Elgin Street for each game of the Finals.

Broadcasting

Ottawa Senators games are broadcast in both English and French. Since the 2014–15 season, regional TV rights for most games are owned by Bell Media. Games air in English on TSN5 and in French on RDS. These broadcasts are available in the Ottawa area, Eastern Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes.

On radio, all games are broadcast on a network of five stations in Eastern Ontario. The main station is CFGO in Ottawa. Radio broadcasts on CFGO started in 1997–98. The Senators are also broadcast in French on CJFO-FM in Ottawa.

Dean Brown, who called Senators games since the team started, moved to radio broadcasts in 2014. Gord Miller and Chris Cuthbert became the main TV voices for the Senators on TSN.

Players and Team Staff

Current Roster

Updated January 2, 2023

#	Nat	Player	Pos	S/G	Age	Acquired	Birthplace
19		Batherson, DrakeDrake Batherson	RW	R	27	2017	Fort Wayne, Indiana
26		Brannstrom, ErikErik Brannstrom	D	L	25	2019	Eksjö, Sweden
61		Brassard, DerickDerick Brassard	C	L	37	2022	Hull, Quebec
72		Chabot, ThomasThomas Chabot (A)	D	L	28	2015	Sainte-Marie, Quebec
67		Chartier, RourkeRourke Chartier	C	L	29	2022	Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
12		DeBrincat, AlexAlex DeBrincat	LW	R	27	2022	Farmington Hills, Michigan
31		Forsberg, AntonAnton Forsberg	G	L	32	2021	Härnösand, Sweden
27		Gambrell, DylanDylan Gambrell	C/RW	R	28	2021	Bonney Lake, Washington
28		Giroux, ClaudeClaude Giroux (A)	RW	R	37	2022	Hearst, Ontario
23		Hamonic, TravisTravis Hamonic	D	R	34	2022	St. Malo, Manitoba
5		Holden, NickNick Holden	D	L	38	2021	St. Albert, Alberta
21		Joseph, MathieuMathieu Joseph	RW	L	28	2022	Laval, Quebec
47		Kastelic, MarkMark Kastelic	C	R	26	2019	Phoenix, Arizona
45		Kelly, ParkerParker Kelly	C	L	26	2021	Camrose, Alberta
36		Lucchini, JakeJake Lucchini	C	L	30	2022	Trail, British Columbia
14		Motte, TylerTyler Motte	C/LW	L	30	2022	Port Huron, Michigan
9		Norris, JoshJosh Norris	C	L	26	2018	Oxford, Michigan
57		Pinto, ShaneShane Pinto	C	R	24	2019	Franklin Square, New York
85		Sanderson, JakeJake Sanderson	D	L	22	2020	Whitefish, Montana
18		Stuetzle, TimTim Stuetzle	LW	L	23	2020	Viersen, Germany
33		Talbot, CamCam Talbot	G	L	37	2022	Caledonia, Ontario
7		Tkachuk, BradyBrady Tkachuk (C)	LW	L	25	2018	Scottsdale, Arizona
16		Watson, AustinAustin Watson	RW	R	33	2020	Ann Arbor, Michigan
22		Zaitsev, NikitaNikita Zaitsev	D	R	33	2019	Moscow, Soviet Union
2		Zub, ArtyomArtyom Zub	D	R	29	2020	Khabarovsk, Russia

Team Captains

Head Coaches

General Managers

Honored Members

Hall of Fame

• Daniel Alfredsson – Senators winger (1995–2013) was inducted in 2022.
• Tom Barrasso – Senators' goaltender (2000) was inducted in 2023.
• Dominik Hasek – Senators' goaltender (2005–2006) was inducted in 2014.
• Marian Hossa – Senators' winger (1998–2004) was inducted in 2020.
• Roger Neilson – Senators' assistant coach and head coach (2001–2003) was inducted in 2002 for his coaching career.

Retired Numbers

The Senators have retired the numbers of four players. The NHL retired Wayne Gretzky's No. 99 for all its teams.

Ottawa Senators retired numbers

No.	Player	Position	Career	Date of retirement
4	Chris Phillips	D	1997–2015	February 18, 2020
8	Frank Finnigan	RW	1923–1931 1932–1934	October 8, 1992
11	Daniel Alfredsson	RW	1995–2013	December 29, 2016
25	Chris Neil	RW	2001–2017	February 17, 2023

Ring of Honour

• Bryan Murray – Senators' head coach (2005–2008) and general manager (2007–2016).
• Wade Redden – Senators' defenceman (1996–2008).
• Donald Chow – Senators' physician (1992–present).

All-Time Players

Team Records

Season-by-Season Record

This is a partial list of the last five seasons completed by the Senators. For the full history, see List of Ottawa Senators seasons

Note: GP = Games Played, W = Wins, L = Losses, OTL = Overtime Losses, Pts = Points, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against

Season	GP	W	L	OTL	Pts	GF	GA	Finish	Playoffs
2019–20	71	25	34	12	62	191	243	7th, Atlantic	Did not qualify
2020–21	56	23	28	5	51	157	190	6th, North	Did not qualify
2021–22	82	33	42	7	73	227	266	7th, Atlantic	Did not qualify
2022–23	82	39	35	8	86	261	271	6th, Atlantic	Did not qualify
2023–24	82	37	41	4	78	255	281	7th, Atlantic	Did not qualify

Team Scoring Leaders

These are the top 10 players with the most points in regular season games for the Senators. Numbers are updated after each NHL regular season.

Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; P/G = Points per game average;

•  *  – current Senators player

NHL Awards and Trophies

Team Records

• Most goals in a season – Dany Heatley, 50 (2005–06, 2006–07)
• Most goals in a season, defenceman – Erik Karlsson, 21 (2014–15)
• Most assists in a season – Jason Spezza, 71 (2005–06)
• Most assists in a season, defenceman – Erik Karlsson, 66 (2015–16)
• Most points in a season – Dany Heatley, 105 (2006–07)
• Most points in a season, defenceman – Erik Karlsson, 82 (2015–16)
• Most points in a season, rookie – Alexei Yashin, 79 (1993–94)
• Most penalty minutes in a season – Mike Peluso, 318 (1992–93)
• Highest +/– rating in a season – Daniel Alfredsson, +42 (2006–07)
• Most games played – Chris Phillips, 1,179 (up to 2022–23 season)
• Most playoff games played – Daniel Alfredsson, 121 (1997–2013)
• Most goaltender wins in a season – Patrick Lalime, 39 (2002–2003)
• Most shutouts in a season – Patrick Lalime, 8 (2002–03)
• Lowest GAA in a season – Craig Anderson, 1.69 (2012–13)
• Best save percentage in a season – Craig Anderson, .941 (2012–13)

See also

In Spanish: Ottawa Senators para niños

• Bell Sensplex
• List of Ottawa Senators draft picks
• List of NHL players
• List of NHL seasons
• List of ice hockey teams in Ontario
• Lyndon Slewidge