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  • Senators active before the Olympic break

    The Ottawa Senators had a busy day with several moves, including the acquisition of Matt Cullen and the re-signing of General Manager Bryan Murray for another season. Ben McCoy has more in the latest Sens update...

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  • Eleven wins in a row

    Putting together a good streak of wins always helps a team. Putting together 11 in a row will do wonders. Ben McCoy spoke with the Ottawa Senators after practice on Friday. Find out what the Sens had to say...

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  • Karlsson Stepping Into Bigger Role

    Being a first round draft pick comes with certain expectations.  Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Karlsson is starting to live up to them in just his first year in the NHL.  Ben McCoy has more...

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  • Senators win Sixth Straight

    Six wins in a row.  And if you listen to Senators fans they seem cautiously optimistic about the last two weeks.  But if you stand back and look at this team that now sits in fifth in the conference, you have to wonder how good they really are.

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  • Ottawa falling on hard times

    Losing three games in a row hurts, but for the Ottawa Senators losing more bodies to injuries hurts even more.  Ben McCoy looks at the Sens misfortune.

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  • Senators look forward to 2010

    With a new year upon us, and the Ottawa Senators feeling like they could be doing better, the players must be looking forward to a fresh start in 2010.  Ben McCoy has more...

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  • Wild Hurdle Past Equipment Fiasco

    The Minnesota Wild nearly lost all their equipment to a fire.  Nine players had their equipment bags salvaged, but most players had to scramble.  The trainers flew home overnight and arrived back in Ottawa at 9 am. Ben McCoy took in the pre-game skate.

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  • Ottawa Senators news and notes

    Dealing with a rash of injuries, the Ottawa Senators took on the Buffalo Sabres at Scotiabank place, and came away with a 2-0 victory.  Ben McCoy looks at the game and some news from around the Senators.

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  • Sens Caps play Monday Night Hockey

    Not usually known for its Monday evening contests, Ottawa hosted Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.  Ben McCoy covered the game for Inside Hockey...

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  • Inside the Battle of Ontario

    Seemingly winning for the first time in a long time, Ottawa and Toronto met for the first time at Scotia Bank Place.  Inside Hockey's Ben Mccoy was there and gives us an inside look at The Battle of Ontario.

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  • Senators in their first slump of 2009-10

    Over the last 10 games, the Ottawa Senators have only won once in regulation.  Expectations around the nations capital were higher.  Inside Hockey's Ben McCoy looks at the reasons for the recent Sens slump.

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  • Penalty trouble hurting Sens

    Too many penalties are taking their toll on the Ottawa Senators and have left the players frustrated.  Ben McCoy spoke with a few Senators to find out why the peanlties are hurting the team.

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  • Pavelec Steals Victory From Senators

    Usually when you throw 51 shots at a team, you have to figure you would come out on top.  But that wasn't the case for the Senators on Saturday eve, as Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec stood on his head to steal a 3-1 win.  Inside Hoceky's Ben McCoy was at the game.

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  • Sens Notes: Ottawa in the sunshine state

    After a few days off, the Ottawa Senators head to the sunshine state for two games against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Florida Panthers.  Inside Hockey's Ben McCoy has more in his Sens Notes.

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  • Inside the Sens

    The Ottawa Senators take on the Boston Bruins tonight.  Inside Hockey was at the rink this morning for the game day skate.

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  • Senators start to roll

    Three wins in four games has given the team some confidence. Ben McCoy has more.

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  • Senators-Islanders Game Notes

    The Ottawa Senators defeated the New York Islanders 3-2.  Here are a few notes from the game from Insisde Hockey's Ben McCoy.

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  • John Tavares returns to Canada

    For the first time as a pro John Tavares took the ice: In Canada. Ben McCoy has more from Tavares' return to Canada when his Islanders faced off against the Sens.

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  • Senators Season Preview Part 2

    For the first time in recent years the Ottawa Senators forwards did not score more goals than their opposition.  With some new additions chances are that won't happen again this year. Part 2 of the Sens' season preview looks at the forwards and the staff.

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  • Senators Season Preview: Part One

    The Ottawa Senators are looking to rebound for the 2009-10 season after a dismal season in 2008-09. Ben McCoy has a preview of the Sens upcoming season.

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  • Sens Camp: Rookies making a mark

    Finally. For years training camp for the Ottawa Senators was an opportunity for the coaching staff to experiment with different line combinations. Because let's face it, who was going to make the team was a foregone conclusion.

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  • Sens head out for the summer

    Wondering what your favorite Senator has planned for the off-season? Inside hockey was in the locker room to find out.

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  • Sens Seem to Have Their Coach

    On February 2nd, Senators GM Bryan Murray replaced Craig Hartsburg with their Binghamton coach, Cory Clouston. And it is a move that obviously has paid off, for more than just the team.

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  • Spring, Hockey Don't Mix in Ottawa

    The end of the Ottawa hockey scene will come early this season. It's a new and unpleasant sensation, one fans here aren't accustomed to.

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  • The Future of the Sens

    The new head coach of the Ottawa Senators, Cory Clouston, prepares the team for the last third of the season with an eye towards next year.

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