Sens Get NHL's Green Light, Face Blackhawks in Germany

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The Ottawa Senators got some good news from the NHL this week.

The league lightened the penalty from that messy 2021 trade involving Evgenii. enough.

Instead of losing their full first round pick in the 2026 draft, they'll just slide

to the 32nd spot overall and pay a $1,000,000,000 Canadian dollar fine.

General managers Steve Stiles thanked the league and owners for pushing to keep them in the

first round.

Meanwhile, the scents are headed overseas next season.

They'll face the Chicago Black Hawks in two regular season games in Dusseldorf, Germany,

on December 18th and 20th, 2026.

It's a big deal for German star Tim Stutzel, whose hometown is nearby.

On the injury front, Ottawa's defense is hurting bad.

Jake Sanderson is out week to week with a shoulder issue after a hit from Seattle's

Brandon Montour.

And Nick Jensen has a lower body problem.

The team called up Dennis Gilbert and Lassie Thompson, plus grab Ryan O'Rourke and Samuel

Bolduck in minor league deals.

Tyler Clevin also got hit with the maximum $4,166.77 fine for cross-checking.

Playoff hopes are slim but alive, with the scents five points out in 18 games left.

Linus O'Mark bounced back with a 23 save shed out over Anaheim recently, and they've

gone nine wins, two losses, and two ties in their last.

13.

Style says this group can still make a run.

This week is huge, starting with a home game against San Jose on Sunday at 5 p.m.

Eastern.

Then it's Washington on Wednesday at 7.30 p.m., New York Islander's home, Thursday at 7 p.m.

and Toronto home Saturday at 7 p.m.

They need points from these rivals to climb into wild car contention despite the banged

up blue line.