By The Numbers: Ottawa Senators Opening Night Trivia

The Ottawa Senators open their season on Saturday night in Toronto against the Maple Leafs, marking the ninth time Ottawa has started against its Ontario rival. The Senators hold a commanding 7-1 opening night record against Toronto, including a historic shootout victory in 2005. New captain Thomas Chabot is set to make his captaincy debut in the matchup.

Ottawa enters the game having scored in the first period in 11 consecutive openers, the longest active streak in the NHL. Head coach Travis Green holds a 2-0 opening night record with the franchise, with goaltender Linus Ullmark earning victories in both contests. Overall, the Senators boast a 16-9-8 opening night record across 33 franchise openers.