Senators announce 2025 pre-season schedule

Ottawa Senators left winger Brady Tkachuk reacts after he scored a goal during the third period of an NHL game against the Washington Capitals, Monday, March 3, 2025, in Washington. (Nick Wass/AP)

After breaking their post-season drought, the Ottawa Senators can mark their calendars for a return to the ice in 2025.

Ottawa announced its pre-season schedule for 2025-26 on Wednesday.

The Senators will play six games in the build-up for the regular season, suiting up for exhibitions against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, St. Louis Blues and New Jersey Devils.

They will travel to Quebec City for one of their two games against Montreal.

Here is the full schedule:

All times Eastern

Sept. 21: vs. Maple Leafs, 3 p.m.
Sept 23: at Maple Leafs, 7 p.m.

Sept. 28: vs. Devils, 3 p.m.
Sept. 30: vs. Canadiens (in Quebec City), 7 p.m.

Oct. 2: at Blues, 8 p.m.
Oct. 4: at Canadiens, 7 p.m.

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