A high-stakes start to the season for the Ottawa Senators saw their top defenseman forced out of Friday’s season opener after a collision with an opponent. Despite securing their first victory of the year, the team suffered a setback when Jake Sanderson left the game early due to an on-ice incident. The injury adds an immediate challenge as the Senators look to build momentum in their campaign. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how the absence impacts their defensive depth moving forward.

The Ottawa Senators were dealt a major blow in Friday’s season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs. While they left Scotiabank Arena with their first win of the year, they also left with an injury to top defenseman Jake Sanderson. Sanderson exited after just 4:29 in ice time after getting tangled up with Toronto’s Nick […]