The Ottawa Senators are showing resilience and growth this season. After a powerful 8-1 win over the St. Louis Blues at the Canadian Tire Centre, they ended October with a 5-4-0 record. This win marks their largest margin of victory since beating the New Jersey Devils by the same score in 2006 and gives the team its first above .500 record for October since 2016-17. Stopping a potential losing streak quickly, as noted by Captain Brady Tkachuk, was essential to staying on track and keeping spirits high.
With upcoming games against the New York Rangers and Seattle Kraken, the Senators are focused on building a consistent identity. Coach Travis Green aims for balanced performance on both offense and defense, something they’ve achieved in many games but fell short of against the Colorado Avalanche. Green emphasized the importance of emotional stability in a long season—avoiding extreme reactions to wins and losses is crucial for improvement.
A major factor in Ottawa’s success is strong performances from key players. To end their playoff drought, stars like Tim Stutzle, Claude Giroux, Drake Batherson, Josh Norris, Jake Sanderson, Thomas Chabot, Linus Ullmark, and Tkachuk need to be at their best. Stutzle, for example, delivered an impressive four-point game against the Blues, snapping a goalless streak with two goals and two assists. He commented on the team’s commitment to playing hard each night, recognizing that consistency and teamwork are key.
Coach Green praised Stutzle’s effort to become a more well-rounded player and noted the team’s collective drive to improve. This attitude of self-reflection and determination, he said, is vital for achieving the Senators’ goals. With the month’s progress, Ottawa fans have reason to feel optimistic about the team’s future.
