The Ottawa Senators are about to embark on a franchise-record 9-game road trip, as the 2025 World Junior Championships invade Canada's Capital over the next 3 weeks. Ahead of that grueling journey, the Senators are riding a wave of momentum, as a pair of hard-earned victories against Carolina and Pittsburgh have launched them into a playoff spot. CFRA Live technical producer Stephen Ellsworth analyzes the team's recent hot streak leading up to their season's major exam. But first, we bring you up to speed on today’s top stories.