OTTAWA — It’s early, but the Ottawa Senators’ biggest concern so far in the 2025-26 campaign is keeping the puck out of their net. They sit third-last in goals against at 3.84 allowed per game. Yet, their 7-1 win over the Washington Capitals Saturday night epitomized the defensive style the Senators aspire to and are capable of, as they gave up only 13 shots.

The start of the season hasn’t been pretty for Ottawa in its own zone, allowing 30 goals in the first six games. But that seems to be changing. The Senators have allowed only five goals in their last three games.

Ottawa’s prospects for returning to the playoffs will live or die on their ability to thwart opponents from scoring. Last season was the first time the Senators were top 16 in goals allowed since 2016-17, and guess what? Th

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