In the second half of the season, the Senators will need more out of Norris, who's on pace for a 44 point season.

Perron, 36, hasn't played since late November due to a nagging back injury. The former Stanley Cup winner has yet to live up to the two-year, $8 million contract he signed with the Senators in the offseason, failing to register a point in his nine appearances so far.

Buffalo Sabres forward Jason Zucker was banged up tonight after he took a questionable-looking hit from Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk. The play came during the first period as the Senators were breaking the puck out of their zone.

Even after a concussion and then a fractured foot, Zub is keeping a positive outlook on this season: "Everyone's feeling we can do it. We try to (work hard) every day. We believe in each other."

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The Ottawa Senators acquired Linus Ullmark to solve their goaltending issues, but he's out week-to-week. Can they easily trade for a better backup, though?

But according to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, this lack of selection doesn't necessarily mean there's no interest in the goalie within the NHL.

The Ottawa Senators visit the Dallas Stars on Thursday night to in both teams’ first game of the new year. The Stars ended a bumpy, up-and-down December with two convincing wins over the Blackhawks and Sabres, and will look to continue that momentum on home ice against Ottawa.

The Ottawa Senators are neck-and-neck for a playoff spot and this season is a great opportunity for them to trade their 2025 first-round pick.

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