Everything You Need to Know About the Ottawa Senators' Standings in the NHL
2023 Season Performance
The Ottawa Senators have had a disappointing start to the 2023 NHL regular season. Following a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on February 25th, the Senators sit last in the Eastern Conference with a record of 20 wins, 34 losses, and 9 overtime/shootout losses. This performance is a significant step back from last season, where they finished 9th in the East and narrowly missed the playoffs.The Senators' offense has struggled to find consistency, ranking 31st in the NHL in goals per game. Their defense has also underperformed, allowing the seventh-most goals per game in the league. If the Senators wish to turn their season around, they will need to find a way to generate more offense and improve their defensive performance.
Recent Games
Ottawa has lost four of their last five games, with their only win coming in a 4-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on February 16th. Other recent results include a narrow 5-4 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals, a 2-1 shootout defeat against the Minnesota Wild, and a 5-2 road loss to the New York Islanders.The Senators will look to turn things around in their next game against the Buffalo Sabres on March 2nd. A win against their division rival would give them a much-needed boost and steer them in a positive direction for the remainder of the season.
Schedule Ahead
The Senators have a challenging schedule ahead of them, with nine of their remaining 16 games coming against teams currently in a playoff position. This includes two games against the Boston Bruins, who are the current Presidents Trophy leaders, and a pair of matchups with the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of the top teams in the league.The Senators will need to perform at their best and make the most of the games they play against non-playoff teams if they want to improve their chances of making a late-season push for a playoff spot. With 32 games still to play, there is still time for the Senators to turn their season around, but they will need to start winning games soon.
Playoff Chances
The Senators' chances of making the playoffs are slim but not impossible. They are currently 17 points behind the New York Islanders, who are holding the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. With only 32 games remaining in the regular season, the Senators would need to go on a significant winning streak and hope that the Islanders falter to have a shot at a playoff berth.While the playoffs are a long shot, the Senators can still use the remaining games to evaluate their young players and build for the future. With a number of talented prospects in their system, the Senators have the potential to be a competitive team in the years to come.
