Ottawa Senators News

The Senators have acquired Dylan Cozens, Dennis Gilbert and a 2026 2nd Round Pick from the Sabres for Josh Norris and Jacob Bernard-Docker.

After a breakout 2022-23 season, scoring 68 points (31G / 37A) in 81 games, Cozens has not lived up to expectations in Buffalo, scoring only 78 points (29G / 49A) in 140 games in two seasons since. The 23-year-old Cozens will get the opportunity to re-establish his game in Ottawa with a group of talented young forwards. Cozens will likely take Josh Norris' former spot on Ottawa's top line, playing between David Perron and Drake Batherson.

Dylan Cozens
Ullmark will start in Chicago on Wednesday.

The Senators are coming off a 5-4 shootout loss to the Washington Capitals and will attempt to rebound on Wednesday, turning to Ullmark between the pipes against the Chicago Blackhawks. Despite allowing four goals, Ullmark played well in his last outing, saving 37 shots (.902 SV%). He has a 2.71 GAA and .911 SV% in 29 appearances this season (13-11-3). The Senators enter the action on Wednesday as sizeable -236 road favorites against a Blackhawks squad that has scored 18 goals in their last three games (2-1-0).

Linus Ullmark
Ullmark is expected to start in Chicago on Wednesday.

The Senators are coming off a 5-4 shootout loss to the Washington Capitals and will attempt to rebound on Wednesday, likely turning to Ullmark between the pipes against the Chicago Blackhawks. Despite allowing four goals, Ullmark played well in his last outing, saving 37 shots (.902 SV%). He has a 2.71 GAA and .911 SV% in 29 appearances this season (13-11-3). The Senators enter the action on Wednesday as sizeable -236 road favorites against a Blackhawks squad that has scored 18 goals in their last three games (2-1-0).

Linus Ullmark
Ullmark will start in Washington on Monday.

Ullmark saved 34 of 37 shots (.919 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, helping the Senators snap a five-game losing skid. The 31-year-old Ullmark will return to the crease on Monday, looking to build on his 2.67 GAA and .911 SV% through 28 games this season (13-11-2). Ullmark has been solid in the latter half of the season, posting a 2.30 GAA and .931 SV% in his last 15 appearances (9-4-1). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as +128 road underdogs against a Washington Capitals squad amid a three-game losing skid.

Linus Ullmark
Ullmark was the first goalie off the ice at Ottawa's morning skate.

Ullmark saved 34 of 37 shots (.919 SV%) in a 5-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday, helping the Senators snap a five-game losing skid. The 31-year-old Ullmark will likely return to the crease on Monday, looking to build on his 2.67 GAA and .911 SV% through 28 games this season (13-11-2). Ullmark has been solid in the latter half of the season, posting a 2.30 GAA and .931 SV% in his last 15 appearances (9-4-1). The Senators enter Tuesday's contest as +128 road underdogs against a Washington Capitals squad amid a three-game losing skid.

Linus Ullmark
Pinto (upper-body) was a full participant in practice and is hopeful to return on Saturday vs. San Jose.

Pinto has not played since February 4th but could return to the lineup on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The 24-year-old Pinto is averaging 17:39 time-on-ice and has 22 points (11G / 11A) in 46 games this season.

Shane Pinto
Tkachuk (undisclosed) will return on Saturday vs. San Jose.

Tkachuk was injured playing for the American team at the 4Nations Face-Off and has missed two straight games but is expected to return to the lineup on Saturday against the San Jose Sharks. The 25-year-old Tkachuk is averaging 18:37 time-on-ice, recording 44 points (21G / 23A), 101 penalty minutes, and 188 hits through 56 games this season.

Brady Tkachuk
Crookshank has been reassigned to Belleville (AHL).

With Ottawa battling several key injuries up front, Crookshank made his season debut on Wednesday, playing 14:04 time-on-ice in a 4-1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old fifth-round pick in the 2018 NHL Entry Draft had spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season in the AHL, tallying 33 points (18G / 15A) in 48 games with the Belleville Senators.

Angus Crookshank
Tkachuk (undisclosed) will remain out on Wednesday vs. Winnipeg.

Tkachuk was injured playing for the American team at the 4Nations Face-Off and will miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday against the Winnipeg Jets. The 25-year-old Tkachuk is averaging 18:37 time-on-ice, recording 44 points (21G / 23A), 101 penalty minutes, and 188 hits through 56 games this season. His next opportunity to return to the lineup will be on March 1st against the San Jose Sharks.

Brady Tkachuk