Matias Maccelli’s early strike wasn't enough as Ottawa overcame two disallowed goals to edge past Semyon Varlamov in a tight defensive battle decided by a shootout.

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Shane Pinto scored the shootout winner to give the Ottawa Senators a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson — who tied it with 2:23 left in the third period — scored for the Senators (4-1-0).

We broke out our crystal ball to take a way-too-early look at six members of the Senators organization who have the best chances to grab NHL awards soon.

As life after Brady Tkachuk begins in Ottawa, we analyze possible line combinations and kick the tires on what the top six might look like.

The blockbuster trade that sent former Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, reuniting him with his brother Matthew, sent shockwaves across the NHL. But as Senators’ Shane Pinto opened up about his first reaction to the deal, his comments sparked another wave of discussion.

Shane Pinto addresses the locker room's reaction to the Brady Tkachuk trade.

The Flyers have a decision to make.

As the salary cap skyrockets, these five Senators contracts stand out above the rest.

Shane Pinto's elite defensive metrics didn't go unnoticed by voters.