Supporting shines: Ottawa Senators back in the NHL playoffs!

Supporting shines: Ottawa Senators back in the NHL playoffs!

The Ottawa Senators fought themselves back into the playoffs with a dramatic 4: 3 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers in the NHL. The game, which took place on April 13, 2025, ended after an exciting extension in which striker Tim Stützle scored the decisive goal. This was already his second goal of the game, to which he also contributed an assist. The special triumph marks the return of the Senators to the Stanley Cup Playoffs after they last participated in the 2016/2017 season.

support, which has been playing for the Senators since the 2020/2021 season, has developed into one of the best German ice hockey professionals in the NHL. He already scored 20 goals this season and has thus made a significant contribution to the success of his team. Selected as the third player in the NHL draft 2020, he impressively demonstrates his development and potential.

a proud moment for the team

With regard to the long journey back to the playoffs, Stützle emphasized the pride that he felt for his team. "It was a long time and we invested a lot of work," he said. This success is the result of comprehensive changes in the team, both on the ice and in the leadership. General Manager Steve Staios has strategically strengthened, among other things by the obligation of experienced players such as Linus Ullmark and David Perron.

trainer Travis Green also brings valuable playoff experience, which could increase the chances of the senators in the first round. The team is expected to compete against the master of the Atlantic Division, which is a complex challenge, since possible opponents such as the Maple Leaf, Lightning or Panthers are waiting.

challenges and rivalries

A possible opponent in the first round could be the Toronto Maple Leafs, which is an exciting revival of rivalry for fans. In view of the playoff history of the Maple Leafs, this matchup could be particularly interesting. The regular season was promising for the Senators. Nevertheless, you have to prepare for the challenges in the playoffs.

The return of the Ottawa Senators to the playoffs is not only for the players, but also for the fans and the entire franchise. With a well -rehearsed squad and the right decisions in management, the prerequisites are created in order to be able to compete in the competition. This story of the new beginnings and success will certainly also cause enthusiasm in the coming weeks.

For more information about the course of the game and the statistics of the NHL, the articles can be found on Süddeutsche.de, Clutchpoints and NHL.com .