In Canes-Sens, Olympic gold medalists Slavin, Sanderson meet as rival stars

RALEIGH, N.C. — Late last season, as the Senators were chasing their first playoff berth in eight years, defenseman Jake Sanderson told The Athletic that he wanted to improve his game in Ottawa’s end by emulating one fellow NHL blueliner in particular.“I want to defend like a Jaccob Slavin,” Sanderson said in March 2025.Advertisement