The Senators will play seven exhibition games this fall, including two against both Toronto and Montreal.
The Ottawa Senators have confirmed their 2024-25 preseason schedule, which begins on September 22nd in Toronto with a home and home-series against the Maple Leafs
2024-25 Ottawa Senators pre-season schedule (all times Eastern)
Sunday, Sept. 22: Ottawa at Toronto, 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 24: Toronto at Ottawa, 7 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 26: Buffalo at Ottawa, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 29: Ottawa vs Pittsburgh (location to be announced), 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 1: Ottawa at Montreal, 7 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 4: Ottawa at Detroit, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 5: Montreal at Ottawa, 7 p.m.
Six of the seven games are against Atlantic Division rivals, including two against both Montreal and Toronto and one game against Buffalo and Detroit.
The other game, September 29th, will be against the Pittsburgh Penguins as part of the Kraft Hockeyville weekend. Elliot Lake was the winner of the contest but will not host the actual game. The city received $250,000 for upgrades to Centennial Arena, but it's currently closed and won't be ready in time.
Our sources indicate the game will be played in Sudbury.
"Northern Ontario maintains a rich hockey history," said Ottawa Senators President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Steve Staios. "We're looking forward to showcasing both our team and our brand to the many passionate fans in their communities as part of this fall's Kraft Hockeyville events.”