Ottawa Senators (original) records

This is a listing of records for the original Ottawa Senators (1883-1955). The Senators existed for a number of years before and after their membership in the National Hockey League. This list focuses on the NHL years (1917-34).

Team Records

• Lowest goals-against-average, one season: 1.17, 1925-26 (42 goals in 36 games)
• Fewest home losses, one season: 0, 1922-23 (NHL record)
• Fewest road losses, one season: 4, 1919-20 (12 games played)
• Highest percentage win record, one season: 0.792, 1919-20 (19-5)

• First place finishes: 1918-19, 1919-20, 1921-22, 1922-23, 1923-24, 1925-26, 1926-27
• Regular season record: 258 wins, 221 losses, 63 ties.

Individual Records

• Longest shutout sequence by a goaltender: 461 minutes, 29 seconds, Alex Connell, 1927-28 (NHL record)
• Most shutouts, one season: 15(2x) Alex Connell (1925-26, 1927-28)
• Highest goal-scoring percentage, career: Cy Denneny, .767

• First winner of Hart Trophy (Most Valuable Player): Frank Nighbor, 1923-24
• First winner of Lady Byng Trophy (Sportsmanship & high level of play): Frank Nighbor, 1924-25
• First winner of Lester Patrick Trophy: Jack Adams, former player in 1926-27

References and notes

Source: McAuley, Jim (1992). Yearbook 1992-1993 Annuaire. Ottawa Senators.