Brodin's absence creates another defensive gap as the Wild face the Senators, adding to the team's mounting injury concerns.

Yes, Jake Sanderson is the club’s best defenceman, but on a lot of nights the Senators’ alternate captain is a minute-muncher on the back end, the straw that stirs the drink and a key element to the success the club has when it plays a strong defensive game.

Tim Stützle scored twice, and the Ottawa Senators used a four-goal first period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–3, snapping a three-game skid.

The Senators' three game losing slide ended on Thursday night in Columbus with a 6-3 victory over the Blue Jackets. Tim Stutzle scored twice for the Sens while Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens both put up three-point nights.

The Citizen has confirmed that the Senators have hired StrategyCorp. Inc., a Toronto-based lobbying firm led by Aidan Grove-White, so the organization can engage with representatives of the federal and provincial governments on behalf of the National Hockey League team to help cover the costs of a new home for the club.

Andlauer on his plan to build an arena in LeBreton Flats: "We’re making progress. We have a development committee, and we meet regularly."

Tim Stützle scored twice, and the Ottawa Senators used a four-goal first period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 6–3 on Thursday night, snapping a three-game s