May 1, 2025, was the beginning of the long Summer for the Ottawa Senators after their six-game series loss in the first round of the 2025 playoffs against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now, the wait is over.
The Tampa Bay Lightning will always offer as a challenge to play against on the road during a season. However, it's the first of 82 games for the Senators to start up the 2025-26 regular season.
Sens face Bolts in the Bay to begin 2025-26 season
The Senators travel to Benchmark International Arena to take on the Lightning in the 2025-26 season opener.