'We Want Playoffs' chants echoed in Canadian Tire Centre over the weekend as the Ottawa Senators secured back-to-back victories against the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks. The wins provided a temporary boost to fan morale during a challenging season.
However, the team's path to the Stanley Cup Playoffs remains exceedingly difficult. As of March 16, 2026, the Senators are well outside the Eastern Conference playoff picture. They trail the final wild-card spot by a substantial margin with only a limited number of games remaining in the regular season.
The team has been officially eliminated from postseason contention. The recent wins, while positive, do not alter their mathematical elimination, which was confirmed earlier this month. The focus for the organization is now squarely on evaluating talent and building for the future.
