Trending Now - Senators Face Rangers in Key Playoff Wild-card Matchup

WHO:

Ottawa Senators (NHL team)

New York Rangers (NHL team)

Stathletes (analytics company)

WHAT:

The Ottawa Senators have a record of 36 wins, 24 losses, and 9 overtime losses (36-24-9).

The New York Rangers have a record of 28 wins, 33 losses, and 9 overtime losses (28-33-9).

The Senators are four points behind the New York Islanders for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot.

The Senators are five points behind the Boston Bruins for the first wild card and five points behind the Montreal Canadiens for the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic Division.

The Senators have 12 games remaining in the season, including seven against current playoff teams.

The Senators lost both games to the Buffalo Sabres this season, with one game remaining on April 2nd.

The Senators won their only game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 9th.

The Senators have lost both games against the Carolina Hurricanes, with one game remaining on April 5th.

Stathletes projects the Canadiens to finish with 101.0 points, the Bruins with 98.4 points, and the Senators with 98.0 points, earning wild cards over the Islanders at 96.0 points.

WHERE:

The game between the Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers will take place in Manhattan, New York.

WHEN:

The game is scheduled for March 23rd, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The regular NHL season concludes on April 16th, 2026.

The Senators' only matchup against the Islanders, Bruins, or Canadiens is on April 11th, 2026.

WHY:

The Senators are competing for a playoff spot in the NHL.

HOW:

The Senators' playoff chances are being analyzed based on their remaining schedule and performance against other teams.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 15:43 UTC)

Tonight, the Ottawa Senators will face off against the New York Rangers in Manhattan at 7:30 p.m. ET, as they fight for a playoff spot with a record of 36 wins, 24 losses, and 9 overtime losses. The Senators are currently four points behind the New York Islanders for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, with just 12 games left in the season, including critical matchups against playoff teams. Stathletes projects that the Senators could finish with 98 points, just shy of the Canadiens and Bruins, making tonight's game essential for their playoff aspirations.