Alex Kovalev scores first Senators goal in 4-2 win over Thrashers.October 10th, 2009 Fisher leads Senators over ThrashersOTTAWA — Mike Fisher assisted on Alex Kovalev's first-period goal and added a power-play goal in the second, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night. Fisher, who scored 32 seconds into overtime Thursday night a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders, restored Ottawa's lead 3:44 into the second when he put a backhander past Ondrej Pavelec.
Thrashers-Senators SumsOctober 10th, 2009 Thrashers-Senators Sums
Atlanta 2 0 0—2Ottawa 2 1 1—4First Period_1, Ottawa, Kovalev 1 (Fisher, Alfredsson), :43. 2, Ottawa, Ruutu 1 (Kelly, Donovan), 2:25.
Islanders-Senators SumsOctober 8th, 2009 Islanders-Senators Sums
N.Y. Islanders 0 1 1 0—2Ottawa 1 1 0 1—3First Period_1, Ottawa, Regin 2 (Neil, Carkner), 7:25.
Fisher scores in overtime to lead Senators to 3-2 win over IslandersOctober 8th, 2009 Fisher's OT goal leads Senators over IslandersOTTAWA — Mike Fisher scored 32 seconds into overtime to give the Ottawa Senators a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders on Thursday night. Fisher broke down the left side and put the first shot of the extra period past Martin Biron as Ottawa (2-1) won its home opener.
Jake Delhomme not in danger of losing job as Panthers starting QB despite 7 interceptionsSeptember 30th, 2009 Fox sticking with Delhomme as Panthers starting QBCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Though Jake Delhomme has just two touchdown passes and seven interceptions, he'll remain winless Carolina's starting quarterback.
Senators-Lightning SumsSeptember 22nd, 2009 Senators-Lightning Sums
Ottawa 1 1 1—3Tampa Bay 0 1 0—1First Period_1, Ottawa, Fisher 4 (Regin), 3:24. Penalties_Z.Smith, Ott (hooking), 8:33; Kelly, Ott (holding), 11:12; Bochenski, TB (interference), 17:04.
Spezza, Fisher each have goal and assist as Senators beat Lightning@September 21st, 2009 Spezza, Fisher help Senators beat LightningREGINA, Saskatchewan — Jason Spezza and Mike Fisher each had a goal and an assist to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night. Fisher opened the scoring early in the first when he put a wrister past Lightning goalie Antero Nittymaki.
Canadiens-Senators SumsSeptember 19th, 2009 Canadiens-Senators Sums
Montreal 1 0 0—1Ottawa 2 2 2—6First Period_1, Ottawa, Kovalev 1 (Kuba), 7:57 (sh). 2, Montreal, Spacek 1 (Markov, Cammalleri), 14:15 (pp).
Fisher gets hat trick, Kovalev scores in Senators' 6-1 win over Canadiens.September 19th, 2009 Fisher's 4 points lead Senators over HabsOTTAWA — Mike Fisher had a hat trick and Alex Kovalev had a goal and an assist in his first game against Montreal, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 6-1 preseason win over the Canadiens on Saturday night. Fisher's line combined for 11 points as Ottawa got its first win in four games (1-3).
Heatley skates with Sharks for the first time; meets the mediaSeptember 18th, 2009 Heatley joins the SharksSAN JOSE, Calif. — Dany Heatley said he enjoyed his first day of practice with the San Jose Sharks on Friday.
Panthers-Senators SumsSeptember 15th, 2009 Panthers-Senators Sums
Florida 1 1 0—2Ottawa 0 1 0—1First Period_1, Florida, Leopold 1 (Frolik, Kulikov), 7:26 (pp). Penalties_Yablonski, Ott (roughing), 2:52; Spezza, Ott (hooking), 5:45; Taffe, Fla (tripping), 9:23; Keefe, Fla, minor-major (roughing, fighting), 13:46; Yablonski, Ott, major (fighting), 13:46; Kulikov, Fla (interference), 19:22.
Florida Panthers beat Ottawa 3-1 in Pascal Leclaire's Senators debutSeptember 15th, 2009 Panthers beat Ottawa 3-1 in Leclaire's debutHALIFAX, Nova Scotia — New Senators goalie Pascal Leclaire stopped 14 of 16 shots in Ottawa's 3-1 loss to Florida in both teams' preseason opener Tuesday night. Scott Timmins and Kamil Kreps put Florida ahead in the first period and David Booth added a goal in the second.
Senators send disgruntled winger Heatley to Sharks for Michalek, Cheechoo, 2nd-round pickSeptember 12th, 2009 Senators ship unhappy winger Heatley to SharksThe San Jose Sharks made the big move that has been expected ever since their best regular season ended with a first-round playoff exit, acquiring disgruntled winger Dany Heatley from the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. The Sharks gave up Milan Michalek, Jonathan Cheechoo and a second-round pick to acquire Heatley, who had been involved in a lingering dispute with the Senators because he felt he was not being properly used by the team.
Kovalev wasn't looking to leave Canadiens, now seeks fresh start with SenatorsJuly 7th, 2009 Kovalev looking for fresh start with SenatorsOTTAWA — Alex Kovalev's disappointment in leaving the Montreal Canadiens is balanced by the belief he can be a missing piece in helping the Ottawa Senators rebound from bad times. The 36-year-old right winger spoke on a conference call from his native Russia on Tuesday, one day after he left the Canadiens to sign a two-year, $10-million deal with the Senators.
Alex Kovalev leaves Canadiens after 6 seasons, signs 2-year deal with Ottawa SenatorsJuly 6th, 2009 Kovalev leaves Canadiens for 2-year deal with SensOTTAWA — Alex Kovalev signed a two-year, $10 million deal Monday with the Ottawa Senators, leaving the rival Montreal Canadiens after parts of five seasons. Kovalev, a 16-season NHL veteran, led Montreal with 26 goals and 65 points last season.