Canadiens and Senators Clash in Canadian Tire Centre Showdown

As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to face off against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The Canadiens have shown a strong performance in their past few games, with a notable victory over the Colorado Avalanche where they secured a 4-3 win. This triumph was marked by an impressive 61 percent faceoff win rate and a solid powerplay, scoring two goals on just three shots.

However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for Montreal; they faced a tough challenge against the Edmonton Oilers that resulted in an overtime loss despite outshooting their opponents and boasting an exceptional goaltending performance with 39 saves. This mixed bag of results demonstrates that while the Canadiens have been finding ways to score and win faceoffs effectively, there's room for improvement in converting powerplay opportunities and maintaining defensive solidity throughout the game.

The upcoming match presents another opportunity for Montreal to capitalize on their strengths—particularly their even-strength play where they've consistently outshot opponents—and address areas needing refinement. With Ottawa playing at home, it will be crucial for Montreal to assert themselves early on both ends of the ice.

Fans can catch this exciting matchup live on ESPN+ or follow along as these two teams battle it out on January 19th at midnight UTC. Will Montreal's recent uptick in performance translate into another victory? Or will Ottawa leverage home-ice advantage to disrupt the Canadiens' momentum? Only time will tell as these rivals take center stage at Canadian Tire Centre.