Senators Surge in Wild Card Race

0:00On March 23rd, the Ottawa Senators are surging at just the right moment in the Eastern Conference playoff race. They are locked in a tight battle with the Detroit Red Wings and Philadelphia Flyers for the two wildcard spots, currently held by the Boston Bruins and New York Islanders. Over their last ten gains, the Senators have gone seven wins, two losses and one tie, including victories in their past two outings. This hot streak has them playing their strongest hockey yet, with only 13 games left in the regular season. A key factor has been their smart move before the 2026 trade deadline, picking up forward Warren Fagila from the Los Angeles Kings. In his first eight gains with Ottawa, he's notched four goals and an assist while bringing speed, penalty killing and relentless energy despite limited ice time. What really sets them apart is their plus 21 goal differential through 69 games, the best mark among the five teams chasing those wild. Card births, that stat often signals teams ready for postseason success.

1:03With momentum building and key pieces clicking, the Senators look like the squad to beat down the stretch in this wide open race. From your team, powered by AI, this is NHL News Today. I'm Cory with the story.