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Hot Start Fueled by Those Shining Brightest by the Best Senator Players in Ottawa

The Ottawa Senators have had a great start to the 2026-27 season. One reason is the excellent defensive structure that they have consistently been able to execute, but we are here to highlight another reason, and that is that their…

By Levi Pike · Last Word on Sports

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 12:34 PM

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Last Word On Hockey names Tim Stutzle, Linus Ullmark, and Thomas Chabot as Ottawa's three best early-season performers.
Goaltender Linus Ullmark tied a franchise record by winning his first six starts of the 2026-27 campaign.
Thomas Chabot stepped up on defense during Jake Sanderson's absence, averaging 20:36 of even-strength ice time.

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Last Word On Hockey's Levi Pike highlights Tim Stutzle, Linus Ullmark, and Thomas Chabot as the three best players driving the Ottawa Senators' strong start to the 2026-27 season. Pike credits Ottawa's defensive structure alongside elite play from its top contributors for guiding the team's early success.

Chabot has logged heavy minutes in Jake Sanderson's absence, ranking 12th in the NHL with 20:36 of even-strength ice time per game. Ullmark has opened with a 6-0-0 record, tying Ray Emery's franchise-best streak, while Stutzle has recorded 11 points across his first eight appearances.

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Hot Start Fueled by Those Shining Brightest by the Best Senator Players in Ottawa

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