In 2006 -- 07, the Senators reached the Stanley Cup Finals after qualifying for the playoffs in nine consecutive seasons. The Senators had a high turn - over of personnel and the disappointment of 2006 to overcome and started the season poorly. Trade rumours swirled around Daniel Alfredsson for most of the last months of 2006. The team lifted itself out of last place in the division to nearly catch the Buffalo Sabres by season 's end, placing fourth in the Eastern Conference. The team finished with 105 points, their fourth straight 100 - point season and sixth in the last eight. In the playoffs, Ottawa continued its good play. Led by the ' CASH ' line, goaltender Ray Emery, and the strong defence of Chris Phillips and Anton Volchenkov, the club defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, the second - ranked New Jersey Devils and the top - ranked Buffalo Sabres to advance to the Stanley Cup Finals.
when was the last time ottawa made the finals
2006 -- 07