Cozens contributing to another playoff push for Senators

25-year-old forward playing some of best hockey 1 year after trade from Sabres

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Dylan Cozens, a 25-year-old forward, has found his comfort zone with the Ottawa Senators after being traded from the Buffalo Sabres last year. Cozens is playing some of the best hockey of his career, with 49 points (23 goals, 26 assists) in 62 games so far this season. The Senators are currently in a playoff push, and Cozens is enjoying the high-stakes games where every point matters.

Why it matters

Cozens' strong performance is a key factor in the Senators' current playoff push, as the team looks to build on last season's success. His ability to adapt to the Senators' system and play a physical, two-way game has made him an important piece of the team's lineup.

The details

A year after being acquired by the Senators in a trade with the Sabres, Cozens has 49 points (23 goals, 26 assists) in 62 games. He is on a four-game point streak (five goals, one assist) as the Senators visit the Vancouver Canucks. Last season, Cozens had 47 points (16 goals, 31 assists) in 82 games between Buffalo and Ottawa.

  • Cozens was traded to the Senators on March 7, 2025, prior to the NHL Trade Deadline.
  • This season, Cozens has 49 points (23 goals, 26 assists) in 62 games.

The players

Dylan Cozens

A 25-year-old forward who was traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Ottawa Senators last year. He is currently playing some of the best hockey of his career, with 49 points (23 goals, 26 assists) in 62 games this season.

Travis Green

The head coach of the Ottawa Senators, who has praised Cozens' play and versatility, noting that he can play both wing and center.

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What they’re saying

“I'm getting more comfortable with the guys, getting more comfortable with the systems and getting back to my game and playing how I want to play. I think I kind of got back to that and I think the more comfortable I am, the more confidence I have.”

— Dylan Cozens, Forward, Ottawa Senators (NHL.com)

“He's a good player, a big body that shoots well and competes hard. He's got good hands; there's a lot to like about him. He can play anywhere, he can play wing, he can play center. It's hard to find big-body centerman that are like him, so we like him a lot.”

— Travis Green, Head Coach, Ottawa Senators (NHL.com)

What’s next

The Senators will continue their playoff push as they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Monday, March 9th.

The takeaway

Cozens' successful transition to the Senators and his strong play this season have been a key factor in the team's current playoff push. His ability to adapt to the team's system and play a physical, two-way game has made him an important piece of the Senators' lineup as they look to build on last season's success.