Have the Senators looked as good as their record would suggest?

SenShot's Matthew Nafe argues that despite a 6-3-0 start, the Ottawa Senators have not played as well as their record suggests. Advanced metrics indicate regressed puck possession, with Ottawa posting a 44.8% CorsiFor compared to 53.3% last season, alongside allowing 75 high-danger chances against while generating only 48. Nafe credits much of the early success to goaltender Linus Ullmark, who boasts a 1.33 GAA and .945 save percentage.

The writer notes that key injuries have significantly hampered the roster, including absences for Jake Sanderson, Artem Zub, and William Eklund. Nafe highlights ongoing struggles across the top-six forward group, pointing out that depth additions have struggled to produce. While Sanderson's return is expected to improve play, Nafe suggests Ottawa may need outside reinforcements if puck possession and offensive creation do not improve once the team is healthy.