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Staios Says Senators Have Reclaimed Defensive Identity in Five-Game Points Run

Management credits a renewed defensive structure driven by a higher standard of accountability.

Steve Staios is standing by his goaltender, he told media in Ottawa.

Overview

  • The Senators have points in five straight games (3-0-2) and sit third in the Atlantic Division as the schedule nears the quarter mark.
  • Steve Staios pointed to tightened play against Washington and Boston as the turning point that restored the team’s checking-focused identity.
  • Captain Brady Tkachuk remains out for 6–8 weeks after being injured in the third game, with the club resisting the urge to use his absence as an excuse under coach Travis Green.
  • Staios affirmed Linus Ullmark as the clear long-term starter in goal, noting early tough luck, with Leevi Merilainen continuing to develop in support.
  • Tim Stutzle’s two-way growth now includes penalty-kill responsibilities, and negotiations with Shane Pinto continue with another meeting set for this week.