What Was the Senators' Standing in Terms of Aggressiveness During the 2022-23 Season?

Now that the NHL Draft is behind us and the free agency period is in full swing, fans and bettors alike can take this opportunity to evaluate the current state of professional hockey as we look forward to the upcoming 2023-24 season — particularly focusing on theOntario sportsbooks Despite not making the playoffs for the sixth straight year, the Sens improved their overall performance to a record of 39 wins, 25 losses, and 8 overtime losses last season — marking their first season above a .500 record since 2016-17 when they advanced to the Eastern Conference finals.Ottawa Senators fit into that picture.

In recent years, the Senators have gained a reputation for being one of the most physical and aggressive teams in professional hockey, even as the overall league trends show a decline in hits and fights each season.

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At deereplanet.com, your go-to site for the latest in sports betting, we were curious whether Ottawa's aggressive playing style truly represents the most effective tactic for their team.

At deereplanet.com, your go-to site for the latest in sports betting, we were curious whether Ottawa's aggressive playing style truly represents the most effective tactic for their team.

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To explore this, we analyzed the NHL's most aggressive teams during the 2022-23 season, ranking the top ten based on data from MoneyPuck.com regarding hits per team, alongside HockeyFights.com’s data on team fight statistics from the last season.best sports betting apps Ontario Using the collected statistics, here’s our assessment of the ten most aggressive teams in the NHL.

Top Ten Aggressive Teams in the NHL for the 2022-23 Season

At least the Ottawa Senators have made it to the top in one category!

However, when considering if a fierce style of play translates to success in today’s NHL, it seems that it hasn't worked out for the Senators. Yet, for anyone still believing that toughness is key to winning in hockey, you could place a bet on the Sens taking home the Stanley Cup next season with odds of +7500 at

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Senators Top Aggressiveness Chart

Interestingly, since the 2019-20 season, the Senators have consistently ranked either first or second in total hits during the NHL regular season, which coincides with the emergence of Brady Tkachuk in Ottawa.

The Senators' captain stands out as a unique player who can contribute significantly with goals, assists, and hits. Last season, Tkachuk amassed 83 points and delivered 242 hits. He also spent 126 minutes in the penalty box, ranking third among all players in the NHL. He consistently made headlines with his energetic performances.Caesars Ontario Sportsbook .

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Tkachuk is Notable for His Physical Style of Play

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In his milestone 300th game, which was a December match against the New York Rangers, Tkachuk achieved a Gordie Howe Hat Trick by scoring a goal, assisting on another, and engaging in a fight—all within one game. He scored twice: the first goal equalized the game in the third period, and the second was the winner in overtime. Later, in a February game against the Red Wings, Tkachuk challenged the entire Red Wings bench to fight, but they did not respond.

In his milestone 300th game, which was a December match against the New York Rangers, Tkachuk achieved a Gordie Howe Hat Trick by scoring a goal, assisting on another, and engaging in a fight—all within one game. He scored twice: the first goal equalized the game in the third period, and the second was the winner in overtime. Later, in a February game against the Red Wings, Tkachuk challenged the entire Red Wings bench to fight, but they did not respond.

Overall, Tkachuk engaged in eight fights throughout the 2022-23 season, according to data from

. He was second in fight count on the team, just behind Austin Watson, who fought 14 times last season.

The most intense game for the Sens last season occurred on April 6, when they faced the Panthers in Florida, suffering a 7-2 defeat. During this game, there were four fights, and the Senators were striving to keep their playoff aspirations alive, but they were formally eliminated following this match. The Panthers, however, advanced to the Stanley Cup finals where they eventually lost to the Vegas Golden Knights. hockeyfights.com With over 80 years of legacy combined with cutting-edge in-play betting technology,

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