Senators retire Neil's No. 25 | Know all about the Ottawa Senators

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The Ottawa Senators are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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The team was founded in 1990 as an expansion team in the NHL and began playing in the league in the 1992-1993 season.

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The Senators play their home games at the Canadian Tire Centre, which is located in the western suburb of Kanata. The arena has a capacity of 18,652 for hockey games.

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The team's official colors are red, black, and white, and their logo features a profile of a Roman centurion's head.

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The Senators won one Presidents' Trophy (awarded to the team with the most regular season points) in the 2002-2003 season.

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The team has made the playoffs 16 times in its history, with their best playoff result coming in the 2006-2007 season when they reached the Stanley Cup Finals but lost to the Anaheim Ducks.

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Some of the notable players who have played for the Senators include Daniel Alfredsson, Erik Karlsson, Jason Spezza, and Dany Heatley.

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The team is owned by Eugene Melnyk, a Canadian businessman who purchased the team in 2003.

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The Senators have a strong rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens, with the two teams playing in the "Battle of Ontario" and "Canadiens-Senators" games, which are known for their intense and physical play.

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The Senators are actively involved in the Ottawa community, supporting numerous charities and initiatives, including the Ottawa Senators Foundation, which supports children and youth in the Ottawa region.

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