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The shot was a blur, and when it hit the net, you knew you had seen something special.

Another day in Ottawa means another star is gone. At least there are players coming this way, this time.

Alex Kovalev hasn't yet come up with the goods to warrant his two-year, $10-million U.S. contract.

The Boston Bruins ran away with the Northeast Division last season, but based on the club's early problems - and the emergence of some of its division rivals - that scenario appears unlikely to repeat itself.

OTTAWA, Ontario - The Ottawa Senators did everything they could to give the Predators a victory in the first period on Thursday.

NASHVILLE 6, OTTAWA 5 : Shea Weber scored his second goal of the game on a power play in overtime to give the Predators a victory over the host Senators on Thursday night.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking for a third straight victory, and their first this season with Mike Smith in net.

Senators general manager Bryan Murray likes what he sees in this year's NHL entry draft talent pool.

It was just a couple of weeks ago that Chris Phillips was explaining how it's tougher for his blue-line buddy, Anton Volchenkov, to throw the bone-rattling checks that were the trademark of his early days as a Senator.

Milan Michalek made this night short and sweet for the Senators. Not only did the Senators winger serve up a free slice of pizza for 17,732 at Scotiabank Place by completing his first career hat-trick in the third period of a 7-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, he also became only the second player in franchise history to score two ...

The Ottawa Senators have a defenceman who's making people stand up and take notice of his play so far this NHL season.

EAVES OUT INDEFINITELY: In the next day or two, Ottawa Senators fans will receive a better indication of just how long Patrick Eaves will be out of the lineup due to a separated shoulder.

Tyler Kennedy scored twice and Marc-Andre Fleury made 30 saves, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night.

Ottawa Senators goalie Brian Elliott blocks a shot as teammate Chris Phillips looks on during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Atlanta Thrashers in Ottawa October 10, 2009 Photograph by: Blair Gable, The Ottawa Citizen Ottawa Senators goaltender Brian Elliott cast an eye at the Dallas Stars' 5-2 win over the Calgary Flames ...

Mike Fisher assisted on Alex Kovalev's first-period goal and added a power-play goal in the second, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night.

Once upon a time, the Ottawa Senators were the class of the National Hockey League's Eastern Conference, runaway leaders.

The last time John Tavares stood on the ice at Scotiabank Place, he was wearing a gold medal around his neck - as a proud member of Team Canada.

Having successfully dealt with The Monster in Toronto, the Senators now switch their focus to a monster talent from the Toronto area.

Theya re down to one life. The Ottawa Senators must win Wednesday night in Anaheim, which they couldna t do in the first two games of this Stanley Cup final, or their season will be over.

The reversal theme played out according to script. This time the Ottawa Senators relished the role of bandits on the road, while the home team and a shocked city looked on in horror.

Ottawa's Jarkko Ruutu is denied by New York goalie Henrik Lundqvist during Saturday's contest at Madison Square Garden.

When the Ottawa Senators start the season on Saturday night in New York, 19-year-old Erik Karlsson will be in the lineup and playing a significant role.

At long last -- and likely on a couple of different fronts -- there will be some serious movin' and skakin' going down at Scotiabank Place Friday.

The Senators were once regarded as having the best blueline in the NHL. Now, as they prepare to open the regular season Saturday against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, the defence is perhaps the team's biggest question mark.