Real Kyper & Bourne Sens' Playoff Hopes + Jets' Final Stretch Focus
Mar 25, 2026
Alex Adams, Sportsnet.ca Ottawa writer, gives a quick take on the Senators' late-season surge, Chabot and Sanderson injury timelines, Batherson and Tkachuk contract crossroads, and Ottawa's spending posture. Sean Reynolds, Sportsnet Winnipeg reporter, breaks down the Jets' push for a playoff spot, a defensive tactical shift, late-game resilience, goaltending swings, and the playoff vs. rebuild debate.
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Saves Turned Ottawa Into A Contender
- The Senators' recent rise is largely due to improved goaltending after being dead last in team save percentage earlier in the season.
- Alex Adams: Ottawa's defence and structure were strong all year, and getting saves turned their expected-goals excellence into wins.
Prioritize Getting Sanderson Back Now
- Stay healthy and get your top defenders back to maintain playoff positioning and make a deep run.
- Alex Adams: If Jake Sanderson returns next week, the Senators become a near well-oiled machine and should be fine down the stretch.
Ottawa's Scrappy Identity Powers Wins
- Ottawa's team identity is physical and competitive, driven by forecheck and puck-battle metrics.
- Alex Adams: SportLogiq shows the Senators lead the league in puck battles and players like Dylan Cousins and Nick Cousins set the tone.