Ottawa Senators Playoffs 2027
The Ottawa Senators are 12-6-2, 26 points, 4th in the Atlantic. If the season ended today they would be the WC1 seed and play the Montréal Canadiens (A1) in the first round. Next: at the Pittsburgh Penguins, Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST on ESPN+.
PenguinsSat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST · ESPN+
Canadiens A1Then the Bruins/Lightning winnerSeason Trend
Atlantic Standings
| # | Team | GP | W-L-OTL | PTS | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canadiens | 19 | 12-3-4 | 28 | +10 |
| 2 |  Bruins | 19 | 13-5-1 | 27 | +24 |
| 3 |  Lightning | 19 | 13-5-1 | 27 | +17 |
| 4 | Senators | 20 | 12-6-2 | 26 | +4 |
| 5 |  Panthers | 20 | 11-7-2 | 24 | +5 |
| 6 |  Sabres | 19 | 8-8-3 | 19 | -13 |
| 7 |  Maple Leafs | 21 | 8-12-1 | 17 | -6 |
| 8 |  Red Wings | 20 | 7-12-1 | 15 | -9 |
Top three qualify; then the two best remaining teams in the conference take the wild cards. Full East playoff picture →
Senators Schedule and Results
| Date | Opponent | Result / time |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | at  Ducks | L 3-6 |
| Nov 4 | at Sabres | W 2-1 |
| Nov 7 | vs  Mammoth | W 4-2 |
| Nov 10 | vs  Capitals | L 2-3 |
| Nov 12 | vs  Avalanche | W 4-3 |
| Nov 14 | at Penguins | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 17 | at  Jets | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 19 | vs  Flyers | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 21 | vs  Kings | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 23 | vs  Flames | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 25 | at Panthers | 7:00 PM |
| Nov 27 | at Lightning | 3:00 PM |
| Nov 28 | at  Hurricanes | 7:00 PM |
Times Eastern. Last five results and the next eight games.
This Ottawa Senators playoffs page refreshes after every Senators game: record, points, division place, wild-card position and schedule. Compare them with the rest of the East playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Ottawa Senators playoffs FAQ
Are the Ottawa Senators in a playoff spot?
Yes, as of today: they hold the WC1 place. Nothing is clinched until no team below can catch them on points.
Who would the Ottawa Senators play in the first round?
The Montréal Canadiens (A1), with home ice to the Canadiens.
When is the next Senators game?
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM EST, at the Pittsburgh Penguins, on ESPN+.
How many points are the Senators on pace for?
109 points over 84 games at their current rate (.650 points percentage). The second wild card usually needs roughly 90 to 98 points.
Where do the Senators rank in the Atlantic?
4th with 26 points; Montréal Canadiens lead with 28.
How do NHL teams make the playoffs?
The top three in each division qualify, plus two wild cards per conference: the next two teams by points, regardless of division.