Excitement is buzzing in Canada's capital with the Ottawa Senators making the playoffs for the first time in eight years. However, the Belleville Senators, Ottawa's AHL affiliate, missed out on the 2025 playoffs after making it in 2024.
Both Ottawa and Belleville have each seen changes to its roster this Summer. One major loss for Belleville was when Angus Crookshank signed with the New Jersey Devils.
Opening night in October for both Ottawa and Belleville have been circled. However, for Belleville first two games of the 2025-26 season, they will be personal for one new Senator and one old Senator from last season.