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Sidney Crosby left the Penguins’ game against the Ottawa Senators with a lower-body injury after briefly returning from a month-long layoff caused by an Olympic knee injury; Pittsburgh beat Ottawa 4-3 in a shootout without Crosby or Evgeni Malkin, and the team awaited medical updates on Crosby before their next game.
Sidney Crosby left the Penguins' 4-3 shootout win over the Senators with a lower-body injury and did not return; coach Dan Muse said Crosby is day-to-day. Evgeni Malkin was also out, and Crosby had recently returned from a prior lower-body injury. Pittsburgh sits second in the Metropolitan Division with 88 points with 10 games remaining.
Twenty-year-old defenseman Carter Yakemchuk arrived in Detroit after a whirlwind 24 hours, then scored his first NHL goal and added an assist in his debut as the Ottawa Senators beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2, fueling a decisive playoff push as Ottawa climbed to the second wild-card spot in the East amid injuries to their blue line and a dominant 15-3-2 run.
Detroit fell to 10th in the East after a 3-2 home loss to Ottawa, wasting a prime opportunity in the tight playoff race even as Dylan Larkin returned to score; the Wings outshot the Senators but couldn’t complete the rally, leaving them with 11 games to gain ground and a need to regain momentum.
The New York Rangers delivered a dismal performance with only nine shots in a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, tying a 71-year franchise low for shots; a later note suggested they had 10 in a subsequent game, sparking humor about stat accuracy amid a forgettable season.
Mika Zibanejad played his 1,000th NHL regular-season game for the New York Rangers against the Ottawa Senators, capping a path from Stockholm youth hockey to Ottawa’s rookie season, a pivotal trade to New York, and a defining run as the Rangers’ long-tenured two-way center. Known for his dangerous one-timer and playoff moments, the milestone reflects a veteran leader whose career includes a standout five-goal night in 2020, a close on-ice and off-ice bond with Chris Kreider, and a continued role as the team navigates a retooling era.
Scott Wheeler ranks the Ottawa Senators 26th in his 2026 NHL prospect pool, noting two promising right-shot defensemen—Carter Yakemchuk and Logan Hensler—as the standout prospects, but describing the rest of Ottawa’s system as depth-heavy with potential role players rather than high-end stars. The piece also highlights several other Senators prospects across positions who could develop into NHL contributors, though the overall ceiling appears limited compared to top systems.
The NHL amended the Ottawa Senators’ penalty for the Dadonov trades, replacing the forfeit of a 2026 first-round pick with surrendering the 2026 first-round pick and granting Ottawa the 32nd pick in 2026, plus a CDN$1 million fine to be donated to NHL Foundation Canada; the Senators’ 2026 draft slot is reassigned to 32nd, other teams move up one slot, and the lottery odds are adjusted so Ottawa cannot win (with a redraw if their number is drawn).
Ottawa Senators acquire a conditional 2026 draft pick from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for veteran forward David Perron. If Perron plays before the end of the regular season or in the playoffs, Detroit must send the Columbus Blue Jackets' fourth-round pick; if Detroit advances to the second round and Perron appears in 50% of the first-round games, Detroit will surrender its own third-round pick. Perron, 37, has played 92 regular-season games for Ottawa with 41 points since signing a two-year deal in 2024 and appeared in all six playoff games last season, including a goal and an assist in the series against Toronto.
Brandon Bussi is projected to start in goal for the Hurricanes against the Ottawa Senators, aiming for a sixth straight win; the forward lines and defensive pairings are expected to remain unchanged from the previous game, with Aho, Gostisbehere, and Staal riding hot streaks. Pyotr Kochetkov and Eric Robinson are out with injuries, Mike Reilly is a healthy scratch, and the team has defined the Power Play units, including Jordan Staal handling first-unit faceoffs when he wins the draw.
Brandon Bussi will start in goal for the Hurricanes against the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa, with Carolina keeping the same lineup that has earned a point in four straight games and aims to sustain its scoring run. The forward lines feature Svechnikov-Aho-Jarvis, while Slavin-Chatfield and Miller-Walker pace the defense, and Jordan Staal handles first-unit faceoffs. The Canes face a Senators club allowing a high number of goals, and Carolina is dealing with several injuries (Gostisbehere day-to-day; Kochetkov out for the year; Legault, Philp, Robinson sidelined) with Mike Reilly scratched.
New York's Rangers were routed 8-4 by the Ottawa Senators at home, extending their losing streak to five games and signaling a sharp drop from their Presidents’ Trophy season, as Ottawa surged to a 6-0 lead in the second period and Jonathan Quick was pulled.
Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark is taking a leave of absence for personal reasons, with team support, after a challenging game where he allowed four goals. Ullmark, who has a notable career including Vezina and Jennings trophies, is in the first year of a four-year contract extension.
The Ottawa Senators rallied to beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime, with Brady Tkachuk scoring the game-winning goal assisted by Tim Stutzle, who also contributed three assists. The Jets lost their fourth of five games, while the Senators concluded a successful road trip with a 2-1-0 record.
The Carolina Hurricanes are set to face the Ottawa Senators with key players Sebastian Aho, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Martin Necas aiming to extend their point streaks. Coach Rod Brind'Amour has adjusted the lineup due to Jack Drury's injury, bringing Tyson Jost into the center position. Pyotr Kochetkov is expected to start as goaltender for the fifth consecutive game. The Hurricanes are favored with betting odds of -200.