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Senators Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Top-Line Chemistry, Blue-Line Workload and More

Five games into the regular season, the Ottawa Senators have established a clear, gritty identity. Holding a 4-1-0 record through their opening stretch, Ottawa has shown an ability to grind…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:30 PM
Senators Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Top-Line Chemistry, Blue-Line Workload and More
Key Things to Know
  • The Ottawa Senators enter a four-game week with a 4-1-0 record focusing on top-line chemistry and blue-line workloads.
  • André Burakovsky has joined Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson on the Senators' top forward line.
  • Thomas Chabot and Jordan Spence continue absorbing heavy defensive minutes against opponent top lines.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Ottawa Senators opened the regular season with a 4-1-0 record, highlighted by back-to-back one-goal home victories against Philadelphia and Nashville. Looking ahead to the week of October 11-18, the team faces four games in seven days, featuring top-line adjustments with Tim Stützle, Drake Batherson, and André Burakovsky under head coach Travis Green.

The Hockey Writers notes that managing blue-line workloads will be critical as top pair Thomas Chabot and Jordan Spence handle heavy minutes. Defensively, Ottawa aims to tighten slot coverage in front of goaltender Linus Ullmark, while relying on forward Dylan Cozens to lead a more physical, disciplined bottom-six forward group.

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