The Ottawa Senators will try to take one step closer to locking down their seeding in the NHL playoff picture when they take on the red hot Montreal Canadiens on Friday.

As the Eastern Conference race finally seems to be firming up, what are the strengths and weaknesses of the eight teams?

Ullmark made 30 saves in Sunday's 4-0 shutout victory over the Blue Jackets.

Blue Jackets' offense continues to flounder in shutout loss to Senators, extending a Columbus goal drought to 152:04.

Ovechkin pulled the Capitals to 2-1 as he scored on a one-timer 7 1/2 minutes into the second period, breaking a tie with ...

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Linus Ullmark made 30 saves for Ottawa's second straight shutout and the Senators moved to the brink ...

It has been said that defence wins championships, but one must first make the playoffs before that can happen.

Elvis Merzlikins made 22 saves in relief for the Blue Jackets (34-33-9), who were shut out for the second straight game ...

Brad Marchand has only one assist in four games with Florida since being acquired from the Boston Bruins, but the Panthers insist they aren't concerned entering Saturday afternoon's game with the host ...

Lightning forward Brandon Hagel earned a shorthanded breakaway six minutes into the third period, but Ottawa Senators goalie ...

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Linus Ullmark made 31 saves, Shane Pinto and Jake Sanderson scored and the Ottawa Senators beat Tampa ...

The Panthers are 20th in the NHL in 5-on-5 scoring and while they've piled up goals on the power play this year (seventh most ...