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Senators Have Already Used More Defencemen Than Any Other NHL Team This Season

The Ottawa Senators have defied expectations with a 5-2-0 start to the 2026-27 NHL season, sitting tied for first in the Atlantic Division despite a roster depleted by key injuries. The team has already used more defensemen than any other NHL squad this season, compounding the absence of star blueliner Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub, who were instrumental in their playoff push last year.

Recent setbacks include the long-term loss of forward Brady Tkachuk in a summer trade and the latest blow of William Eklund’s ankle surgery, sidelining him for 10-12 weeks. Despite these challenges, goaltender Linus Ullmark has remained stellar, and the Senators secured a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders in a shootout-clinched victory, with Shane Pinto delivering the decisive goal.

The team’s resilience has been on full display, even as lineup adjustments continue to test their depth, including the return of Zub and the precautionary removal of Ridly Greig due to a strain.

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