Rotation logic versus riding hot hand

Sens start quality

Ottawa's early season success hides significant flaws in team play and offensive execution despite the favorable record.

Ullmark's dominance

Linus Ullmark is performing at an elite level, leading the league in advanced metrics and providing crucial stability for his team.

Power play woes

Ottawa's struggling power play lacks variety and is becoming far too predictable during zone entries and setup attempts.

Goalie start decision

Deciding between starting the primary goalie or rotating the backup for an upcoming game requires balancing emotional significance against competitive necessity.