Sergei Gonchar and Erik Karlsson collected two assists each in Sunday's 6-1 win over Montreal.
Both of them picked up a helper on Daniel Alfredsson's power-play goal in the first period. Gonchar ended up with nearly 26 minutes of ice time thanks to a shortened Senators bench, due mostly to penalties, while Karlsson played over 28 minutes.

Sergei Gonchar was elated to prove all the doubters wrong.
Through a number of injuries to key players, the Senators managed to get into the playoffs, with Gonchar's overtime goal against the Capitals making it official. "A lot of guys counted us out of it. We had a lot of injuries in the beginning and I don't think anybody was believing that we were going to make it. It's a great feeling because it proves those guys who didn't believe in us wrong," said Gonchar. "We haven't been scoring as many goals and to score a game winner to make the playoffs is huge. We're happy. I'm not just happy I scored a goal, I'm happy we're going to make it to the playoffs."

Sergei Gonchar set the record for most NHL points by a Russian defensemen on Tuesday night.
Gonchar passed Sergei Zubov for the record when he notched two assists to reach 772 career points. Gonchar has been a revelation for a Senators team that lost offensive dynamo Erik Karlsson early in the season. The Russian blueliner has two goals and 24 points in 40 games this season.

Sergei Gonchar collected two assists to pace Ottawa to a 3-2 victory against Carolina Tuesday night.
He assisted on goals by Mika Zibanejad and Milan Michalek to give the Senators a 2-0 lead. Gonchar's helpers ended a nine-game scoring drought. Chris Neil scored what would hold up as the game winner just past the midway point of the second period.

With an assist last night, Sergei Gonchar set a Senators record with helpers in 10 straight games.
Gonchar entered the game tied with Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson, who put together nine-game efforts back in 2007. "It's nice, but I mean, the most important (thing) at this time of the year is we're getting points as a team," Gonchar said. The veteran blueliner should be started in all formats, especially in leagues that reward power play points.

Sergei Gonchar and Marc Methot are considered game-time decisions Saturday afternoon, but it's looking like they'll play.
Gonchar was hurt late in Thursday's loss to Boston, while Methot didn't play then because of a sprained right knee. Faceoff for Saturday's game is at 2 p.m. ET.

Sergei Gonchar is expected to play Saturday afternoon after getting injured in Thursday's loss to Boston.
He was hurt late in the third period and didn't skate Friday. Gonchar has been great of late whiling registering a goal and 13 assists during a nine-game point streak.

Sergei Gonchar set a franchise record by registering an assist in his ninth straight game Thursday.
He broke the record of eight games with a helper previously set by Filip Kuba in October 2008. Gonchar has been ridiculously hot of late, amassing one goal and 13 assists over those nine games. Gonchar will eventually cool down, but owners should run him out there for as long as this streak continues.

Sergei Gonchar continued his current hot streak with a goal and two assists in Ottawa's 5-3 victory versus the Islanders Tuesday night.
He stretched his point spree to eight straight games. Gonchar has amassed 13 points over that span. Fellow Senators defender Patrick Wiercioch contributed three helpers against the Islanders, while Guillaume Latendresse finished the match with an empty-net goal and an assist.

Sergei Gonchar and Chris Neil didn't practice Tuesday, but they are expected to play Wednesday in Montreal.
Gonchar has picked up five assists in his last four games for a decent point streak. The veteran blueliner has one goal and 12 points in 23 contests.

Sergei Gonchar had a team-high five shots on goal in a 3-0 loss Saturday night.
The Ottawa Senators might have to play the remainder of the season without Jason Spezza and Erik Karlsson, so goals will be tough to come by for them. Consequently, they aren't looking like a good bet to make the playoffs despite their strong start to the season.

Sergei Gonchar (flu) will rejoin the Ottawa Senators' lineup on Thursday.
Gonchar has missed three of Ottawa's last four games. He has a goal and three assists in seven contests this season.

Sergei Gonchar wasn't able to play on Tuesday because of the flu.
He participated in the pre-game warm-up, but didn't suit up against Buffalo. Mark Borowiecki, who was originally scheduled to watch from the press box, played in his place.

Sergei Gonchar (flu) is probable for Tuesday's game.
Gonchar was able to participate in Ottawa's morning skate. He has a goal and four points in seven contests this season.

Sergei Gonchar (flu) is questionable for Tuesday's game.
Gonchar missed Sunday's game due to the illness. He has a goal and four points in seven games this season.

Sergei Gonchar (flu) will miss Sunday's game against the Montreal Canadiens.
He's been banged up with a lower-body injury, and now it appears that he's dealing with some kind of sickness. He's still an integral part of the Ottawa Senators lineup, so this hurts. Then again, as an older player, this little break might have some advantages over the long haul of the season.

Sergei Gonchar was allegedly not on the ice for the Senators' practice Saturday morning.
Don't know what that means. Could be just a day off for a veteran or something more serious. Stay tuned for further updates.

Sergei Gonchar will return from a lower body injury on Friday.
Gonchar missed Wednesday's game due to the ailment. He has a goal and four points in six contests this season.

Sergei Gonchar will miss Wednesday night's game against the Canadiens with a lower-body injury.
The Senators defenseman scored the game-winner in Tuesday's tilt. He's enjoyed a very nice start to the season with four points in six games. Andr‚ Benoit will suit up in his absence.

Sergei Gonchar netted his first goal of the season to give Ottawa a 3-2 win over Washington on Tuesday.
He registered the marker with only 2:30 remaining in regulation on an Ottawa power play. Gonchar has been mostly disappointing since joining the Senators in 2010-11, but he is playing much better early into this campaign. He has four points and a plus-1 rating in six contests thus far.

Sergei Gonchar was selected to play in the KHL All-Star game but declined the invitation.
Gonchar, who had an outstanding 37 games with Magnitogorsk Metallurg registering 29 points, decided to return to Ottawa instead of playing in the game as Ilya Kovalchuk and Pavel Datsyuk have chosen to do. The 38-year-old veteran is entering his walk year of a two-year, $11 million deal and is showing he still may have something left in the tank.

The KHL honored Sergei Gonchar as the best defenseman for the month of December on Tuesday.
The veteran rearguard is coming off two disappointing seasons with Ottawa, but he has been excellent while suiting up for Metallurg Magnitogorsk this campaign back home in Russia. Gonchar recorded one goal, 10 assists and a plus-11 rating in nine contests with Magnitogorsk over the month of December to earn the achievement.