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National Post
12-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Canucks: What to learn from Travis Green guiding Senators back to NHL playoffs
Article content It wasn't one thing. It was everything. Article content Article content How former Vancouver Canucks head coach Travis Green guided an upstart and motivated roster to nearly upset the Toronto Maple Leafs in a riveting first-round series — especially in his initial season running the bench — made pilgrimages to the Canadian Tire Centre endearing rather than excruciating for frustrated fans. Article content Article content 'Everybody says they want to win, but the desire was there to make changes to win,' Green told Postmedia News on Monday. 'That was the most impressive thing, to have honest conversations. There was no white knight coming in on a horse to save the day. Article content 'A young core group needed to make the most change and take another step. That impressed me.' Article content What can the Canucks learn in the Senators' 19-point improvement from 2023-24? A lot about action and accountability. Article content Managing personalities and expectations, and checking the right boxes, are imperative if Vancouver expects to reverse its 19-point plunge in a circus-like season gone sideways. Returning to the post-season proved more hope than reality because of too many injuries and too much drama. Article content Article content The Senators iced a top line that was a constant threat to score and had balance with five players striking for 20 or more goals. They had strength down the middle and made three prudent trades for big centre Dylan Cozens, second-pairing defenceman Nick Jensen and starting goaltender Linus Ullmark. Article content Article content The Senators also got a welcome surprise from former Canucks centre Adam Gaudette. He exploded for 19 goals — after just 10 in his previous 100 NHL games over three seasons — to better a career high of 12 in the 2019-20 season in Vancouver. It was impressive and infectious. Article content Article content 'I'm proud of him,' said Green. 'Sometimes, it takes hard lessons to drive home certain points to survive and win in this league after some hard knocks and playing in the minors.' Article content The Canucks don't need Dakota Joshua and Nils Hoglander to surprise next season. They need a return to productivity after a Joshua health setback and combined struggles resulted in seven and eight goals, respectively. Article content For the Senators, there was a mental hurdle to clear. A 4-3 home-ice loss to the Canucks on Nov. 23 was the fourth-straight setback to put them at 8-11-1. However, they went on a 10-2-1 run and finished the regular season with an 8-2-2 streak.
Ottawa Citizen
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Senators plant seed of doubt with huge Game 6 win in Battle of Ontario
Ottawa Senators' Dylan Cozens scores a short handed goal against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz in Toronto. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The Ottawa Senators have planted the all-important seed of doubt in the Battle of Ontario. Facing elimination for the second time against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Senators refused to go quietly into the night with a 4-0 victory over their arch-rivals on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena. Trying to become only the fifth team in National Hockey League history to erase a 3-0 deficit to win a series, the Senators have Leaf Nation pushing the panic button by closing the gap in the Battle of Ontario to 3-2. This was goaltender Linus Ullmark's best game of the series with 27 stops. Ullmark became only the second goalie in franchise history to record a shutout in the playoffs in an elimination game. Get the latest sport headlines and breaking news. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again Dylan Cozens and Thomas Chabot scored for the Senators, while Anthony Stolarz was solid for the Leafs. Captain Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle put it away in an empty net. 'These are do-or-die games and we're just doing everything we can to win,' said Tkachuk. Instead of packing their bags for the off-season, the Senators will bring the Leafs back to Ottawa with them for an emotional Game 6 on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Leafs came into this game with a 1-12 record in 13 elimination games since 2018. That's why all eyes were on Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander to get the job done. The Senators knew if they could bring the Leafs back to Ottawa for there would be no question that the heat would be turned on high on the Toronto players because of the club's checkered past. The Leafs were trying to close out a series at home for the first time since they last faced the Senators in 2004. A loss in this one would have Toronto trying to escape its playoff demons. 'Anytime you lose one or two (games), the pressure is on,' said Cozens when asked if the Leafs are feeling the heat. 'A lot of the focus is on Game 6. We're just worried about what's going on in our dressing room.' Cozens scored the Senators' second shorthanded goal of the series with 11:36 left in the third to give the club a 2-0 lead. That had the Leaf faithful sitting in stunned silence as the clock ticked down.
Fox Sports
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Senators keep the Battle of Ontario alive with 4-0 win over Maple Leafs, who have a 3-2 series lead
Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Thomas Chabot and Dylan Cozens scored their first postseason goals, and the Ottawa Senators kept the Battle of Ontario going with a 4-0 win Tuesday night over the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have a 3-2 lead in their first-round series. Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk added empty-netters in the final three minutes. Game 6 is Thursday in Ottawa. The Senators avoided a sweep with a 4-3 overtime win on Saturday night. ___ AP NHL: recommended
Calgary Herald
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Ottawa Senators take a huge comeback step with Game 6 win in Battle of Ontario
Ottawa Senators' Dylan Cozens scores a short handed goal against Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz in Toronto. Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The Ottawa Senators have planted the all-important seed of doubt in the Battle of Ontario. Facing elimination for the second time against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Senators refused to go quietly into the night with a 4-0 victory over their arch-rivals on Tuesday night at Scotiabank Arena. Trying to become only the fifth team in National Hockey League history to erase a 3-0 deficit to win a series, the Senators have Leaf Nation pushing the panic button by closing the gap in the Battle of Ontario to 3-2. This was goaltender Linus Ullmark's best game of the series with 27 stops. Ullmark became only the second goalie in franchise history to record a shutout in the playoffs in an elimination game. Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again Dylan Cozens and Thomas Chabot scored for the Senators, while Anthony Stolarz was solid for the Leafs. Captain Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle put it away in an empty net. Instead of packing their bags for the off-season, the Senators will bring the Leafs back to Ottawa with them for an emotional Game 6 on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Canadian Tire Centre. The Leafs came into this game with a 1-12 record in 13 elimination games since 2018. That's why all eyes were on Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander to get the job done. The Senators knew if they could bring the Leafs back to Ottawa for there would be no question that the heat would be turned on high on the Toronto players because of the club's checkered past. The Leafs were trying to close out a series at home for the first time since they last faced the Senators in 2004. A loss in this one would have Toronto trying to escape its playoff demons. Cozens scored the Senators' second shorthanded goal of the series with 11:36 left in the third to give the club a 2-0 lead. That had the Leaf faithful sitting in stunned silence as the clock ticked down. Ottawa pulled out to a 1-0 lead after 40 minutes, but were on their heels late in the second. Ullmark has had his struggles in this series, but through two periods, he made 17 stops.
Washington Post
30-04-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Senators keep the Battle of Ontario alive with 4-0 win over Maple Leafs, who have a 3-2 series lead
TORONTO — Thomas Chabot and Dylan Cozens scored their first postseason goals, and the Ottawa Senators kept the Battle of Ontario going with a 4-0 win Tuesday night over the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have a 3-2 lead in their first-round series. Tim Stutzle and Brady Tkachuk added empty-netters in the final three minutes.
