1925–26 Ottawa Senators season

National Hockey League team season March 2026 August 2023 NHL 1925–26 1925 Ottawa Senators (original)Ottawa Senators 1st 24–8–4 15–2–1 9–6–3 77 42 Dave Gill Alex Currie Cy Denneny Ottawa Auditorium Cy Denneny (24) Frank Nighbor (13) Cy Denneny (36) King Clancy (80) Alec Connell (24) Alec Connell (1.12) 1924–25 1926–27 The 1925–26 Ottawa Senators season was the club's 41st season of play and ninth season in the NHL. The Senators placed first during the regular season but were upset in the playoffs by the Montreal Maroons. 2 Off-season The Hamilton Tigers franchise folded and their players would be purchased by the New York Americans expansion team, while the Pittsburgh Pirates would also join the NHL, making it a seven team league. Prior to the season, Tommy Gorman and Ted Dey sold their interests in the team to T. Franklin Ahearn, who then hired Dave Gill to be the GM, and former Senators player Alex Currie as head coach. Pre-season The Senators welcomed the Stanley Cup champion Victoria Cougars to town for two exhibition games on November 19 and 21, with proceeds to the Ottawa Humane Society. Ottawa won both games, 6–2 and 2–0.Ottawa Citizen November 23, 1925 Victoria Cougars Defeated Second Exhibition Game 2–0 After Strenuous Struggle 11 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=xWYuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=odkFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6841%2C450990 Regular season thumb|left|upright|Coach Alex Currie|alt=Postcard image of a hockey player holding a stick and wearing a red, white and black jersey with horizontal stripes Ottawa, who missed the playoffs the previous season, would go on to finish with a league best 24–8–4 record, and earn a bye in the first round of the playoffs, however, they were upset by the Montreal Maroons in the NHL final, losing the two-game total-goal series 2–1. Cy Denneny would once again lead the club offensively, scoring 24 goals and 36 points, while Frank Nighbor would win the Lady Byng Trophy for the 2nd straight season. November/December November 28 – Ottawa opened the season on home ice for a game against the Montreal Maroons. Frank Nighbor, Cy Denneny and Hooley Smith each scored powerplay goals in the second period, as the Senators overcame a 2–0 deficit to open the season with a 3–2 victory.Montreal Maroons vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: November 28, 1925 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192511280OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 December 3 – The Boston Bruins were in Ottawa for the second game of the Senators season opening four-game homestand. Frank Nighbor and Georges Boucher each scored a goal, while Alec Connell earned the shutout, as Ottawa beat the Bruins 2–0.Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: December 3, 1925 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192512030OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 December 5 – The expansion team Pittsburgh Pirates visited Ottawa, as the teams matched up for the first time. Georges Boucher scored the lone goal of the game midway through the third period, as Alec Connell recorded his second straight shutout, as the Senators defeated the Pirates 1–0.Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: December 5, 1925 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192512050OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 December 10 – The Senators wrapped up their four-game homestand with their first ever meeting against the New York Americans. Frank Nighbor scored twice and added an assist, and Alec Connell recorded his third consecutive shutout, as the Senators defeated New York 3–0.New York Americans vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: December 10, 1925 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192512100OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 December 12 – Ottawa travelled to the Montreal Forum for their first road game, a date against the Montreal Maroons. Cy Denneny and Edwin Gorman each scored, but the Maroons snapped the Senators four game winning streak, as Ottawa lost 5–2.Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Maroons Box Score: December 12, 1925 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192512120MTM.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 December 15 – Ottawa wrapped up a two-game road trip with a visit to Boston Arena for a matchup against the Boston Bruins. Cy Denneny scored twice, including the game winning goal in the third period, as Ottawa took the win by a score of 2–1.Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins Box Score: December 15, 1925 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192512150BOS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 December 17 – The Senators returned home to face the Montreal Canadiens. Cy Denneny scored two goals and Alec Connell recorded his fourth shutout of the season, as Ottawa improved to 6–1–0 on the season with a 3–0 victory.Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: December 17, 1925 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192512170OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 December 23 – Ottawa faced the Toronto St. Patricks for their final game before Christmas. Georges Boucher scored three goals, leading Ottawa to a 4–2 win.Toronto St. Patricks vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: December 23, 1925 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192512230OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 December 26 – The Senators began a three-game road trip with a visit to Mount Royal Arena to face the Montreal Canadiens. Cy Denneny recorded a goal and two assists and Alec Connell earned his fifth shutout of the season, as the Senators defeated the Canadiens 3–0.Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens Box Score: December 26, 1925 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192512260MTL.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 December 30 – Ottawa continued their road trip with their first ever visit to Duquesne Garden for a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cy Denneny scored twice to lead the offense and Alec Connell recorded his second straight shutout, and sixth of the season, as Ottawa defeated Pittsburgh 5–0.Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score: December 30, 1925 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192512300PTP.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 The club finished the month with a very impressive 9–1–0 record in 10 games, earning 18 points. The Senators were in first place as they held a two point lead on the second place Montreal Maroons. January January 1 – The Senators wrapped up their three-game road trip with a visit to Mutual Street Arena to face the Toronto St. Patricks on New Year's Day. Toronto, led by Babe Dye who had a goal and assist and John Ross Roach, who stopped every shot he faced, ended the Senators five game winning streak.Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto St. Patricks Box Score: January 1, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192601010TRS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 January 5 – The Senators returned home for the first game of a home-and-home series against the Montreal Maroons. Cy Denneny scored a goal and earned an assist and Alec Connell recorded his seventh shutout of the season, as Ottawa beat the Maroons 4–0.Montreal Maroons vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: January 5, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192601050OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 January 7 – Ottawa and the Montreal Maroons faced off for the second straight game, this time in Montreal. Edwin Gorman scored the lone Senators goal midway through the second period, as the two clubs skated to a 1–1 draw.Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Maroons Box Score: January 7, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192601070MTM.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 January 11 – The Senators were on the road for their first ever visit to Madison Square Garden to face the New York Americans. In a tightly defensive game, the score remained 0–0 heading into overtime. In the extra period, King Clancy scored the game winning goal, as Ottawa won the game 1–0. Alec Connell recorded his eighth shutout of the season.Ottawa Senators vs. New York Americans Box Score: January 11, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192601110NYA.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 January 13 – The Senators returned home for a meeting against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hooley Smith scored the lone goal of the game, as Ottawa shutout Pittsburgh 1–0. Alec Connell earned his second consecutive shutout and ninth of the season.Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: January 13, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192601130OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 January 19 – Ottawa was on the road for this game, a matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Cy Denneny scored a goal and earned an assist, while Frank Nighbor also scored a goal, as Ottawa defeated Montreal 2–1. The win extended the Senators unbeaten streak to five games.Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens Box Score: January 19, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192601190MTL.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 January 21 – Ottawa was back at home for a date against the New York Americans. Ottawa built a 3–0 lead on goals from Cy Denneny, King Clancy and Hec Kilrea before a third period push by New York cut the Senators lead to 3–2. The Senators held off the Americans to take the win.New York Americans vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: January 21, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192601210OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 January 26 – The Senators were on the road for a game against the Boston Bruins. Ottawa stormed out to a 7–0 lead after two periods and cruised to a 8–2 victory, extending their unbeaten streak to seven games. Hooley Smith scored three goals and added two assists, while King Clancy and Hec Kilrea each scored twice.Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins Box Score: January 26, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192601260BOS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 January 28 – Ottawa travelled back home for a match against the Montreal Canadiens. The Senators, led by a three goal game by Hooley Smith, defeated the Canadiens 4–2 to improve to 7–0–1 in their last eight games.Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: January 28, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192601280OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 January 30 – The Senators travelled to New York for a meeting against the New York Americans. Hooley Smith scored the lone goal of the game, as Alec Connell recorded his tenth shutout of the season, to lead Ottawa to a 1–0 victory. The win extended the Senators unbeaten streak to nine games.Ottawa Senators vs. New York Americans Box Score: January 30, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192601300NYA.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 The Senators had a league-best record of 17–2–1 at the end of January, earning 35 points. The team earned a record of 8–1–1 in ten games during the month. The club had a lead of eight points over the Montreal Maroons, who sat in second place in the NHL standings. February February 2 – Ottawa finished their two-game road trip with a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Roy Worters of the Pirates ended the Senators nine game unbeaten streak, as he stopped every Senators shot. Herb Drury scored the lone goal of the game, as Ottawa lost 1–0.Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score: February 2, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192602020PTP.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 February 4 – The Senators were back at home to face the Boston Bruins. The Bruins took a 3–0 lead into the third period, and despite goals from Cy Denneny and Georges Boucher, the Senators lost the game 3–2 for their second straight loss.Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: February 4, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192602040OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 February 6 – The Senators were on the road to open a home-and-home series against the Toronto St. Patricks. Ottawa's offensive struggles continued, as Hec Kilrea scored the only goal for the Senators, in a 4–1 loss to the St. Patricks. The suddenly struggling Senators lost their third consecutive game.Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto St. Patricks Box Score: February 6, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192602060TRS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 February 11 – Ottawa was back home to face the Toronto St. Patricks for the second straight game. Two shorthanded goals by Cy Denneny was enough for the Senators to snap their losing skid, as they defeated Toronto 2–1.Toronto St. Patricks vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: February 11, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192602110OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 February 16 – Ottawa travelled to Montreal to face the Montreal Canadiens for a home-and-home series. King Clancy scored the only goal of the game, as Alec Connell earned his eleventh shutout of the season, helping Ottawa to a 1–0 win.Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens Box Score: February 16, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192602160MTL.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 February 18 – Back on home ice, the Senators faced the Montreal Canadiens for the backend of a home-and-home series. Cy Denneny recorded three goals, while Hooley Smith earned three assists, as the Senators beat Montreal 4–2 to win their third consecutive game.Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: February 18, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192602180OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 February 20 – The Senators welcomed the Montreal Maroons to Ottawa for the first game of a home-and-home series. The two teams skated to a 0–0 tie, as Alec Connell earned his twelfth shutout of the season. Former Senators goaltender Clint Benedict earned the shutout for the Maroons.Montreal Maroons vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: February 20, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192602200OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 February 23 – Ottawa played a road game against the Montreal Maroons, concluding their home-and-home series. Hooley Smith scored the lone Senators goal, as the Senators and Maroons tied for the second straight game, this time by a score of 1–1. The tie extended Ottawa's unbeaten streak to five games.Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Maroons Box Score: February 23, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192602230MTM.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 February 27 – The Senators wrapped up February with a home date against the Boston Bruins. Frank Nighbor led the Senators offense, scoring twice, as Ottawa came from behind to defeat the Bruins 3–2.Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: February 27, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192602270OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 Ottawa earned a record of 4–3–2 record in nine games during February. This brought their overall record to 21–5–3, earning 45 points. Ottawa remained in first place in the NHL standings, as they were six points ahead of the second place Montreal Maroons. March March 2 – Ottawa began a home-and-home series against the New York Americans on home ice. Cy Denneny scored the lone goal for the Senators, as New York defeated Ottawa 3–1, ending the Senators six game unbeaten streak.New York Americans vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: March 2, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192603020OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 March 4 – The Senators faced the New York Americans on the road to conclude their home-and-home series. King Clancy scored a first period goal, while Alec Connell recorded his thirteenth shutout of the year, as Ottawa defeated the Americans 1–0.Ottawa Senators vs. New York Americans Box Score: March 4, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192603040NYA.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 March 6 – Ottawa concluded their quick two-game road trip with a game against the Boston Bruins. Bruins goaltender Charles Stewart earned the shutout, as the Senators failed to score in a 1–0 loss.Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins Box Score: March 6, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192603060BOS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 Manager Dave Gill filled in for an ill coach Alex Currie.Senators in Beantown to Play Bruins Tonight March 6, 1926 Ottawa Citizen Ottawa, Ontario 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-gill-1926/141004984/ March 8 – Back on home ice, the Senators faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Frank Finnigan scored his first two goals of the season, leading Ottawa to a 3–0 win over the Pirates. Alec Connell earned his fourteenth shutout of the season.Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: March 8, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192603080OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 March 13 – Ottawa began their final road trip of the season with a matchup against the Toronto St. Patricks. King Clancy scored the only goal for the Senators, as the two teams fought to a 1–1 tie.Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto St. Patricks Box Score: March 13, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192603130TRS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 An illness affected several members of the Senators, with only eight players making the journey to Toronto, and Gill coaching team in the absence of Currie.Only Eight Senators on Trip to Toronto and Pittsburgh March 13, 1926 Ottawa Citizen Ottawa, Ontario 13 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-gill-1926/141005606/ March 15 – Ottawa played their last road game of the season against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pirates goaltender Roy Worters earned the shutout, as Pittsburgh defeated Ottawa 2–0.Ottawa Senators vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Box Score: March 15, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192603150PTP.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 March 17 – The Senators wrapped up the regular season with a home date against the Toronto St. Patricks. Frank Nighbor scored twice and Cy Denneny scored a goal and earned an assist in a 4–0 Senators win. Alec Connell recorded his fifteenth shutout of the season in the victory.Toronto St. Patricks vs. Ottawa Senators Box Score: March 17, 1926 https://www.hockey-reference.com/boxscores/192603170OTS.html Hockey-Reference 14 December 2022 The Senators earned a record of 3–3–1 in seven games in March. The club finished the regular season with a 24–8–4 record, earning 52 points and finishing in first place in the NHL standings, seven points ahead of the second place Montreal Maroons.https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/leagues/seasons/nhl19271926.html 1925-26 National Hockey League Standings HockeyDB February 25, 2024 The Senators advanced to the O'Brien Trophy finals and would play the winner of the second place Montreal Maroons and the third place Pittsburgh Pirates for the NHL championship.https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/playoffdisplay.php?league=nhl1927&season=1926&leaguenm=NHL 1925-26 NHL Playoff Results HockeyDB February 25, 2024 Final standings OTT Record vs. opponents OTT Schedule and results background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#CE1126 5px solid; 1925–26 regular season1925-26 Ottawa Senators Schedule https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/OTS/1926_games.html Hockey-Reference.com April 8, 2025 y background:#fff; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CE1126 2px solid; November: 1–0–0 (home: 1–0–0; road: 0–0–0) Game Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Arena Record Pts |- | 1 || November 28 || Maroons || 2–3 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 1–0–0 || 2 |- y background:#fff; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CE1126 2px solid; December: 8–1–0 (home: 5–0–0; road: 3–1–0) Game Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Arena Record Pts |- | 2 || December 2 || Boston || 0–2 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 2–0–0 || 4 |- | 3 || December 5 || Pittsburgh || 0–1 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 3–0–0 || 6 |- | 4 || December 10 || New York || 0–3 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 4–0–0 || 8 |- | 5 || December 12 || Ottawa || 2–5 || Maroons || || Connell || N/A || Montreal Forum || 4–1–0 || 8 |- | 6 || December 15 || Ottawa || 2–1 || Boston || || Connell || N/A || Boston Arena || 5–1–0 || 10 |- | 7 || December 17 || Canadiens || 0–3 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 6–1–0 || 12 |- | 8 || December 23 || Toronto || 2–4 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 7–1–0 || 14 |- | 9 || December 26 || Ottawa || 3–0 || Canadiens || || Connell || N/A || Mount Royal Arena || 8–1–0 || 16 |- | 10 || December 30 || Ottawa || 5–0 || Pittsburgh || || Connell || N/A || Duquesne Garden || 9–1–0 || 18 |- y background:#fff; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CE1126 2px solid; January: 8–1–1 (home: 4–0–0; road: 4–1–1) Game Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Arena Record Pts |- | 11 || January 1 || Ottawa || 0–3 || Toronto || || Connell || N/A || Arena Gardens || 9–2–0 || 18 |- | 12 || January 5 || Maroons || 0–4 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 10–2–0 || 20 |- | 13 || January 7 || Ottawa || 1–1 || Maroons || OT || Connell || N/A || Montreal Forum || 10–2–1 || 21 |- | 14 || January 11 || Ottawa || 1–0 || New York || OT || Connell || N/A || Madison Square Garden || 11–2–1 || 23 |- | 15 || January 13 || Pittsburgh || 0–1 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 12–2–1 || 25 |- | 16 || January 19 || Ottawa || 2–1 || Canadiens || || Connell || N/A || Mount Royal Arena || 13–2–1 || 27 |- | 17 || January 21 || New York || 2–3 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 14–2–1 || 29 |- | 18 || January 26 || Ottawa || 8–2 || Boston || || Connell || N/A || Boston Arena || 15–2–1 || 31 |- | 19 || January 28 || Canadiens || 2–4 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 16–2–1 || 33 |- | 20 || January 31 || Ottawa || 1–0 || New York || || Connell || N/A || Madison Square Garden || 17–2–1 || 35 |- y background:#fff; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CE1126 2px solid; February: 4–3–2 (home: 3–1–1; road: 1–2–1) Game Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Arena Record Pts |- | 21 || February 2 || Ottawa || 0–1 || Pittsburgh || || Connell || N/A || Duquesne Garden || 17–3–1 || 35 |- | 22 || February 4 || Boston || 3–2 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 17–4–1 || 35 |- | 23 || February 6 || Ottawa || 1–4 || Toronto || || Connell || N/A || Duquesne Garden || 17–5–1 || 35 |- | 24 || February 11 || Toronto || 1–2 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 18–5–1 || 37 |- | 25 || February 16 || Ottawa || 1–0 || Canadiens || || Connell || N/A || Mount Royal Arena || 19–5–1 || 39 |- | 26 || February 18 || Canadiens || 2–4 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 20–5–1 || 41 |- | 27 || February 20 || Maroons || 0–0 || Ottawa || OT || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 20–5–2 || 42 |- | 28 || February 23 || Ottawa || 1–1 || Maroons || OT || Connell || N/A || Montreal Forum || 20–5–3 || 43 |- | 29 || February 27 || Boston || 2–3 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 21–5–3 || 45 |- y background:#fff; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CE1126 2px solid; March: 3–3–1 (home: 2–1–0; road: 1–2–1) Game Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Arena Record Pts |- | 30 || March 2 || New York || 3–2 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 21–6–3 || 45 |- | 31 || March 4 || Ottawa || 1–0 || New York || || Connell || N/A || Madison Square Garden || 22–6–3 || 47 |- | 32 || March 6 || Ottawa || 0–1 || Boston || || Connell || N/A || Boston Arena || 22–7–3 || 47 |- | 33 || March 8 || Pittsburgh || 0–3 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 23–7–3 || 49 |- | 34 || March 13 || Ottawa || 1–1 || Toronto || OT || Connell || N/A || Arena Gardens || 23–7–4 || 50 |- | 35 || March 15 || Ottawa || 0–2 || Pittsburgh || || Connell || N/A || Duquesne Garden || 23–8–4 || 50 |- | 36 || March 17 || Toronto || 0–4 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 24–8–4 || 52 |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win (2 points) 1px solid black #fcc Loss (0 points) 1px solid black #ffc Tie (1 point) 1px solid black Attendance The Senators as a road team drew the best attendance in the NHL, but had only the third-highest attendance in Ottawa–the least populated city in the league. Tommy Shields wrote in the Ottawa Citizen wrote that locals took their winning team for granted, and that attendance also dropped when Ottawa secured an early playoff berth.Who Has Not Heard of Famed Ottawa Senators Hockey Team Shields Tommy August 16, 1926 Ottawa Citizen Ottawa, Ontario 84 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-gill-1926/141008586/ Playoffs Montreal Maroons 2, Ottawa Senators 1 The Senators went against the Maroons in a two-game total-goals series for the NHL championship and lost two goals to one. The Maroons had Punch Broadbent and goaltender Clint Benedict, two former Senators stars in the lineup, who would figure prominently in the series. By placing first, the Senators had a bye to the NHL Championship round against the second-place Maroons who had defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates. At home in the first game, the Maroons tied the Senators 1–1. Former Senator Punch Broadbent scored at 8 minutes of the second period to put the Maroons ahead. The lead lasted until King Clancy tied the game with ten seconds left.Ottawa Citizen Senators and Maroons Battle to Draw 1 to 1 March 26, 1926 10 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=-mkuAAAAIBAJ&sjid=n9kFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6962%2C3204900 In the second game, held at Ottawa, the Maroons took the series with a 1–0 shutout victory to win the NHL championship. Babe Siebert on an individual rush, scored off his own rebound at the six-minute mark of the second period. Cy Denneny appeared to tie the score a minute later, but the play was off-side. The Maroons held off the attack of the Senators the rest of the way in front of a record attendance of 10,525.Montreal Gazette March 29, 1926 Maroons Capture NHL Title With Win Over Ottawa 18 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=M7wtAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7IsFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6509%2C4053591 Tommy Shields wrote in the Ottawa Citizen, that the failure in the 1926 playoffs was a result of their regulars played too much and were tired out, losing by one goal.Who Has Not Heard of Famed Ottawa Senators Hockey Team Shields Tommy August 16, 1926 Ottawa Citizen Ottawa, Ontario 84 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-gill-1926/141008586/ After the playoff, the Senators welcomed the Saskatoon Sheiks of the Western Canada Hockey League for a pair of exhibition games on April 1 and April 3. The series matched the two leagues' runner-up teams. The Senators won the first game, played under NHL rules 4–3. The second game was played under WHL rules and the Sheiks won 7–5. Former Ottawa player Frank Boucher was a guest player for the Senators.March 30, 1926 Newsy Lalonde's Saskatoon Sheiks Will Play Two Games With Senators https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-gill-1926/141005751/ Ottawa Citizen Ottawa, Ontario 11; April 3, 1926 Sheiks and Senators Hook Up Under Western Rules Tonight https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-ottawa-citizen-gill-1926/141006640/ Ottawa Citizen Ottawa, Ontario 12Montreal Gazette Saskatoon Downed Ottawa on Round April 5, 1926 16 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=H30uAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4osFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6817%2C577854 The Sheiks were on an exhibition tour and played in Montreal on April 4 against the Canadiens in a benefit game for Georges Vezina's family.Montreal Gazette $3,000 Raised in Vezina Benefit April 5, 1926 16 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=H30uAAAAIBAJ&sjid=4osFAAAAIBAJ&pg=6808%2C579144 background:#fff; border-top:#000000 5px solid; border-bottom:#CE1126 5px solid; 1926 Stanley Cup playoffs y background:#fff; border-top:#000000 2px solid; border-bottom:#CE1126 2px solid; NHL championship vs. (2) Montreal Maroons – Maroons win 2 goals to 1 goal Game Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Arena Series |- | 1 || March 25 || Ottawa || 1–1 || Montreal || || Connell || N/A || Montreal Forum || 1–1 |- | 2 || March 27 || Montreal || 1–0 || Ottawa || || Connell || N/A || Ottawa Auditorium || 1–2 |- |- | Legend: #cfc Win 1px solid black #fcc Loss 1px solid black #ffc Tie 1px solid black Player statistics Regular season Scoring Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM Cy Denneny LW 36 24 12 36 18 Hooley Smith C/RW 28 16 9 25 53 Frank Nighbor C 35 12 13 25 40 Georges Boucher D 36 8 4 12 64 King Clancy D 35 8 4 12 80 Hec Kilrea LW 35 5 0 5 12 Ed Gorman Edwin Gorman D 23 2 1 3 12 Frank Finnigan RW 36 2 0 2 24 Alec Connell G 36 0 0 0 0 Jack Duggan ice hockey LW 27 0 0 0 0 Leth Graham LW 1 0 0 0 0 Alex Smith ice hockey D 36 0 0 0 36 Goaltending Player MIN GPW LTGAGAA SO Alec Connell 2251 36 24 8 4 42 1.12 15 Team: 2251 36 24 8 4 42 1.12 15 Playoffs Scoring Player Pos GP G A Pts PIM King Clancy D 2 1 0 1 4 Georges Boucher D 2 0 0 0 10 Alec Connell G 2 0 0 0 0 Cy Denneny LW 2 0 0 0 4 Jack Duggan ice hockey LW 2 0 0 0 0 Frank Finnigan RW 2 0 0 0 0 Ed Gorman Edwin Gorman D 2 0 0 0 2 Hec Kilrea LW 2 0 0 0 0 Frank Nighbor C 2 0 0 0 2 Alex Smith ice hockey D 2 0 0 0 0 Hooley Smith C/RW 2 0 0 0 14 Goaltending Player MIN GPW LGAGAA SO Alec Connell 120 2 0 1 2 1.00 0 Team: 120 2 0 1 2 1.00 0 hockey-reference.com 2009-05-28 1925-26 Ottawa Senators Statistics - Hockey-Reference.com https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/OTS/1926.html Awards and records Lady Byng Trophy – Frank Nighbor Transactions The Senators were involved in the following transactions during the 1925–26 season.https://www.prosportstransactions.com/hockey/Search/SearchResults.php?Player=&Team=Senators&BeginDate=1925-07-01&EndDate=1926-07-01&PlayerMovementChkBx=yes&submit=Search Hockey Transactions Search Results Free agents signed November 12, 1925From Ottawa Rideaus (OCHL)Hec Kilrea December 14, 1925From Ottawa Canadians (OCHL)Jack Duggan References SHRP Sports The Internet Hockey Database National Hockey League Guide & Record Book 2007 Category:Ottawa Senators (original) seasons Ottawa Ottawa Category:1920s in Ottawa