{"id":493770,"date":"2026-03-08T22:10:45","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T22:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/493770\/"},"modified":"2026-03-08T22:10:45","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T22:10:45","slug":"ottawa-senators-week-ahead-schedule-storylines-wild-card-push-trade-deadline-shake-up-and-more-the-hockey-writers-ottawa-senators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/493770\/","title":{"rendered":"Ottawa Senators Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Wild Card Push, Trade Deadline Shake-up and More – The Hockey Writers – Ottawa Senators"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the Ottawa Senators currently sitting at a 31-22-9 record and pushing hard for the playoffs, this week is shaping up to be a defining one. Here are the key stories, the schedule outlook, and the games you need to watch.<\/p>\n

The Wild Card Push<\/p>\n

The Senators are officially in the hunt. Following a dominant 7-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday night, Ottawa is riding a hot streak. They currently sit just four points behind the Boston Bruins for the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Every single point matters from here on out.<\/p>\n

Trade Deadline Shake-Up<\/p>\n

Ottawa made some decisive moves right at the trade deadline. They acquired 29-year-old winger Warren Foegele<\/a> from the Los Angeles Kings to add grit and 200-foot reliability to the lineup. <\/p>\n

To make room, the Sens dealt 37-year-old veteran David Perron (who has been out with a sports hernia) to the Detroit Red Wings for a conditional draft pick. They also brought Ottawa native and former 67\u2019s winger Graeme Clarke<\/a> home in a trade with the Washington Capitals.<\/p>\n

Red-Hot Roster<\/p>\n

Shane Pinto and Dylan Cozens are stepping up when it matters most. Pinto is coming off a massive three-point night (one goal, two assists) against the Kraken, while Cozens has scored crucial goals in back-to-back games, including the game-winner against the Calgary Flames earlier in the week.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, defenseman Jake Sanderson sustained an upper-body injury<\/a> in Saturday\u2019s game after a hit from Brandon Montour, and his status is unknown for Monday\u2019s game against the Vancouver Canucks.<\/p>\n

Senators\u2019 Upcoming Schedule<\/p>\n

The Senators are wrapping up a crucial five-game Western road trip before heading back to Ontario.<\/p>\n

They face a tough test on Monday night against the Canucks. After Vancouver, Ottawa returns to the Canadian Tire Centre for a three-game homestand. They will host the Montreal Canadiens, Anaheim Ducks, and San Jose Sharks.<\/p>\n

DateOpponentLocationTime (EDT)Mon, Mar 9Vancouver CanucksAway (Rogers Arena)9:00 PMWed, Mar 11Montreal CanadiensHome (Canadian Tire Centre)7:30 PMSat, Mar 14Anaheim DucksHome (Canadian Tire Centre)1:00 PMSun, Mar 15San Jose SharksHome (Canadian Tire Centre)5:00 PM<\/p>\n

AI tools were used to support the creation or distribution of this content, however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of The Hockey Writers editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our Editorial Standards<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

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