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Avs lose MacKinnon, Makar to injury in 4-3 overtime loss at Ottawa • Nov. 12, 2026, 10:27 PM ET (AP)
Carney says Trump moving closer to Canada’s trade demands as midterms loom • Oct. 26, 2026, 8:27 PM ET (AP)
Brady Tkachuk gets ice-cold reception in return to Ottawa with Florida Panthers • Oct. 22, 2026, 1:20 AM ET (AP)
Senators beat Panthers 5-1 as Brady Tkachuk scores in return to Ottawa but gets hostile reception • Oct. 22, 2026, 12:18 AM ET (AP)

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Ottawa: Rideau Canal
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