The Senators hope to build on their victory over Columbus on Thursday and take advantage of a Wild team in sudden transition from a blockbuster trade.

The Winnipeg Jets host the Ottawa Senators after Gabriel Vilardi's two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Jets' 5-1 win

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.

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.

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.

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

For those of you scoring at home, the podium remains unchanged from last season's punchability standings, with Cousins leading the way, followed by Florida's Brad Marchand and Matthew Tkachuk, who finished second and third in the voting.

Brady Tkachuk and Fabian Zetterlund had a goal and an assist each as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 in a heavy-hitting game between two Atlantic Division rivals Tuesday night.