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A radical theory says the universe is twice as old as we thought
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have tested an alternative cosmological model that suggests the universe may be 26.7 billion years old, nearly twice the standard estimate. The framework, called covarying…

Capitals Beat Senators in Overtime, 3-2
Cole Hutson scored 74 seconds into overtime, with Alex Ovechkin assisting, to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night in Ottawa. Washington rallied after falling behind 2-1 in…

Senators' Ridly Greig: Ready to rock
Ottawa Senators forward Ridly Greig is expected to return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Washington Capitals. Greig had missed the previous two games due to a lower-body injury but fully participated in…

Senators and Capitals face off in Eastern Conference action
The Ottawa Senators and the Washington Capitals are set to face off in an Eastern Conference NHL matchup. Both teams are looking to secure points in a competitive conference race. The game features key players from both…

Senators Activate Linus Ullmark, Assign Jonas Johansson
The Ottawa Senators have activated starting goaltender Linus Ullmark from the injured reserve after he missed eight games with a lower-body injury. To accommodate his return, the team assigned goaltender Jonas Johansson…

Senators' Samuel Ersson: Makes 30 saves Saturday
Ottawa Senators goaltender Samuel Ersson made 30 saves in Saturday's 4-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth. Ersson has been in excellent form, posting a 3-1-1 record with a 2.24 GAA over his last five appearances. With…

Senators score 3 in third period to surge past Mammoth
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-2 on Saturday, securing back-to-back wins for the first time since October. Nick Cousins scored the go-ahead goal with 2:18 remaining in the third period. Samuel Ersson…

Cousins breaks tie with 2:18 left in the Senators' 4-2
The Ottawa Senators defeated the Utah Mammoth 4-2 on Saturday night, with Nick Cousins scoring the tie-breaking goal with 2:18 remaining in the third period. Fabian Zetterlund and Michael Amadio also contributed goals…

Keith Tkachuk Tells Senators to 'Move On' From Brady Tkachuk
Hockey Hall of Famer Keith Tkachuk has publicly urged the Ottawa Senators organization and its fanbase to move on from the trade of his son, Brady Tkachuk, to the Florida Panthers. Speaking after his Hall of Fame…

Keith Tkachuk says ‘it’s time Ottawa moves on’ after son Brady’s trade
Keith Tkachuk has publicly commented on the recent trade of his son, Brady Tkachuk, suggesting that it is time for the Ottawa Senators organization and its fanbase to move on. The trade has sparked significant…

Injury-ridden Senators hoping to cool off Logan Cooley, Mammoth
The Ottawa Senators are preparing to face the Utah Mammoth and their star forward Logan Cooley on Saturday. Cooley has been in exceptional form, recently recording his fifth career hat trick. While the Mammoth lead the…

Senators' Tyler Kleven: Practicing Friday
Ottawa Senators defenseman Tyler Kleven returned to practice on Friday after being sidelined by an illness. The 24-year-old is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Utah. Kleven has recorded two goals and…

Carney unveils budget to strengthen Canada's economy as Trump's trade war slows growth
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a new federal budget titled “Masters of Our Destiny,” proposing $142.1 billion in multiyear spending. The plan aims to reduce Canada's economic dependence on the United…
Carney unveils budget to strengthen Canada’s economy as Trump’s trade war continues
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a $142.1 billion multiyear budget aimed at reducing economic dependence on the United States. Titled 'Masters of Our Destiny,' the plan includes tax incentives and…

3 Things the Ottawa Senators Have Showed Us to Start the Season
One month into the 2026-27 NHL season, the Ottawa Senators hold a 10-6-1 record, placing them third in the Atlantic Division. Key individual performances from Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson have bolstered the team's…

Economists urge fiscal restraint in Canadian budget despite oil windfall
Economists are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to exercise fiscal restraint in the upcoming budget. Despite windfall oil revenues, experts warn that aggressive spending commitments could jeopardize…

Senators Recall Sammy Blais; Reassign Xavier Bourgault
The Ottawa Senators have recalled forward Sammy Blais from their AHL affiliate, the Belleville Senators. In a corresponding roster move, the team reassigned forward Xavier Bourgault to the AHL. Blais, a former Stanley…

Senators' Hayden Hodgson: Finishes serving suspension
Ottawa Senators forward Hayden Hodgson has completed his two-game suspension following a boarding infraction against Brandt Clarke of the Los Angeles Kings. Hodgson missed the team's weekend back-to-back games against…

Inside Hockey Canada's big push to fix its goalie woes: 'A national foundation'
Hockey Canada is launching a comprehensive initiative to address long-standing challenges in goaltender development. By establishing a 'national foundation,' the organization aims to standardize training and improve the…

Hurricanes' Filip Ekberg: Earns three points in OHL win
Carolina Hurricanes prospect Filip Ekberg recorded a goal and two assists in the Ottawa 67's 7-6 overtime victory against Oshawa on Sunday. The Swedish forward has now achieved seven multi-point games in 14 appearances…

Senators' Claude Giroux: Goal, assist in loss
Claude Giroux recorded a goal and an assist during the Ottawa Senators' 6-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday. This performance marked Giroux's first multi-point game since the season opener. The veteran forward has…

Senators' Michael Amadio: Cashes in on breakaway
Ottawa Senators forward Michael Amadio scored a goal on two shots during Sunday's 6-3 defeat against the Anaheim Ducks. The goal, which came on a breakaway late in the first period, ended a three-game scoring drought…

Canadian PM Mark Carney had 'good conversation' on trade with Trump
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney reported a productive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding ongoing trade negotiations. Both leaders expressed optimism about reaching a mutually beneficial…

Senators' Samuel Ersson: Earns first win of season
Ottawa Senators goaltender Samuel Ersson earned his first win of the season in Saturday's 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Ersson stopped 22 of 23 shots, finishing with an impressive .957 save percentage. With…

Senators' Dylan Cozens: Two points in win
Ottawa Senators center Dylan Cozens recorded a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-1 win against the San Jose Sharks. Cozens opened the scoring and helped set up a second-period goal, marking his third multi-point…

Senators' Drake Batherson: Point streak reaches seven games
Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson extended his point streak to seven games during Saturday's 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Batherson scored his ninth goal of the season, contributing to a productive stretch…

Senators' Tim Stutzle: Records two points Saturday
Tim Stutzle led the Ottawa Senators to a 5-1 win against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, recording a goal and an assist. Stutzle set up the opening goal and added his own tally in the second period, finishing the game…

Senators' Shane Pinto: Scores empty-netter, assists in win
Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto contributed significantly to the team's 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday. Pinto recorded an assist on a shorthanded goal and sealed the win with an empty-netter late in…

Senators' Andre Burakovsky: On injured reserve
Ottawa Senators forward Andre Burakovsky has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. The team projects he will be sidelined for three to four weeks. Burakovsky has struggled to find his offensive…