Brodin's absence creates another defensive gap as the Wild face the Senators, adding to the team's mounting injury concerns.

Yes, Jake Sanderson is the club’s best defenceman, but on a lot of nights the Senators’ alternate captain is a minute-muncher on the back end, the straw that stirs the drink and a key element to the success the club has when it plays a strong defensive game.

Tim Stützle scored twice, and the Ottawa Senators used a four-goal first period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–3, snapping a three-game skid.

The Senators' three game losing slide ended on Thursday night in Columbus with a 6-3 victory over the Blue Jackets. Tim Stutzle scored twice for the Sens while Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens both put up three-point nights.

Andlauer on his plan to build an arena in LeBreton Flats: "We’re making progress. We have a development committee, and we meet regularly."

Brady Tkachuk and Fabian Zetterlund had a goal and an assist each as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 in a heavy-hitting game between two Atlantic Division rivals Tuesday night.

Tim Stützle scored twice, and the Ottawa Senators used a four-goal first period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–3 on Thursday night, snapping a three-game s