April can help Senators out again like last season

Ottawa Senators v New Jersey Devils | Andrew Mordzynski/GettyImagesIn the 2024-25 season, the Ottawa Senators proved doubters wrong by making the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Despite being eliminated in the first round of the 2025 playoffs by the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Senators are on the rise.

For the upcoming 2025-26 season, the Senators will be led by their captain Brady Tkachuk. The Senators have their dominate one-two punch from the 2020 draft Tim Stutzle and Jake Sanderson, and goaltender Linus Ullmark as well.

On July 16, the Senators' 2025-26 regular season schedule was released. Dates and crucial games have already been circled for the Senators. However, the Senators can…