Matt Carkner News

The Senators have gotten used to life without Dany Heatley, then the injured Jason Spezza.

A pair of rookies lifted the Ottawa Senators to a victory last time out on the ice.

Mike Brodeur made 22 saves in his NHL debut, and four different Ottawa players scored a goal, as the Senators handled the Minnesota Wild, 4-1, at Scotiabank Place.

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Vesa Toskala , Jason Blake and Phil Kessel celebrate their win against the Ottawa Senators in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Toronto December 14, 2009.

Only 96.9% of those voting on hockeyfights.com gave Colton Orr the nod in a scrap with Matt Carkner at Scotiabank Place last month.

If there was any doubt Ottawa Senators defenceman Chris Campoli is buried deep in coach Cory Clouston's dog house, it was erased Saturday.

Brian Elliott made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season, as the Ottawa Senators downed the Philadelphia Flyers, 2-0, at Wachovia Center.

Ottawa Senators' Mike Fisher tries to deflect a shot past Montreal Canadiens' Jaroslav Halak during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa on Tuesday, Dec.

Ottawa Senators defenceman Matt Carkner, left, fights with San Jose Sharks left wing Frazer McLaren during the first period.

Drew Doughty netted the tiebreaking goal, Wayne Simmonds scored on a penalty shot, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Ottawa Senators 6-3 Thursday night for their fourth win in five games.

In his 900th NHL game, all played with the San Jose Sharks, Patrick Marleau had two goals to help hand the Ottawa Senators a 5-2 defeat, their second straight loss on this five-game road trip.

Brian Elliott, left, and Matt Carkner, right, of the Ottawa Senators watch a rebound go wide of the net while Jakub Voracek of the Columbus Blue Jackets skates in toward the crease at Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, Canada, on Thursday.

The Senators' frustration with NHL officiating is reaching the boiling point. Coach Cory Clouston was steaming after Wednesday night's 3-1 loss to the New Jersey Devils, while GM Bryan Murray made his feelings known to veteran referee Kerry Fraser after the game.

The Senators' Alexandre Picard lies on the ice Wednesday night, stunned after a check by Andrew Peters, who is confronted by Matt Carkner.

Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil fights with Pittsburgh Penguins' Eric Goddard during the third period of their NHL game in Ottawa on Thursday.

Ottawa Senators goaltender Pascal Leclaire was trying to play it safe Monday and ended up taking it on the chin.

Daniel Alfredsson had two goals and an assist and Filip Kuba had a goal and three assists to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 5-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.

The Ottawa Senators seek a season high-tying third straight victory tonight in a matchup with the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank Place.

Penguins Fall To Senators, 6-2 Share + Nov 19, 2009 11:39 pm US/Eastern Penguins Fall To Senators, 6-2 OTTAWA 1 of 1 Chris Phillips #4 of the Ottawa Senators handles the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during a game at Scotiabank Place on October 15, 2009 in Ottawa, Canada.

For 799 career games with the Ottawa Senators, Chris Phillips has earned a reputation as one of the NHL's steadiest defenders -- not flashy, but capable of shutting down a top scorer.