The Senators, for now, are still going with Matinpalo on defence. He was a relative unknown who only played four games for Ottawa last year after signing with the team following the 2022-23 season.

Just a couple months ago, Nikolas Matinpalo was a complete afterthought in the world of the Ottawa Senators. Well, maybe not a complete afterthought; I’m sure the fanbase was appreciative of him ...

and performed well in NHL games when he was recalled to Ottawa.” Matinpalo’s big break finally came in January. Over four days, the Senators lost Jacob Bernard-Docker, Travis Hamonic ...

Ahead of last Wednesday's AHL game at the Canadian Tire Centre, David Bell, the Belleville Senators' head coach, lavished Matinpalo with praise when asked about the start of his career in Ottawa.

Plus, an early look at the Senators' cap structure for 2025-26 and Steve Staios' candidacy for GM of the Year.

but do not expect a first-round pick to be traded by the Senators this week. From what I’m hearing, Ottawa is comfortable with its defence with the emergence of Nikolas Matinpalo and happy with ...

Jensen will return to a second-pairing role after missing the last four games. He has compiled three goals, 19 points, 66 shots on net, 74 blocked shots and 47 hits in 60 appearances this season.

On Saturday afternoon, the Ottawa Senators ... absence meant the Senators dressed 11 forwards and seven defencemen against the Rangers. It was a surprise to see Nikolas Matinpalo scratched ...

Photos from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators ... gets in a fight with Senators center Tim Stützle (18) and defenseman Nikolas Matinpalo in the first period ...