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Montreal Canadiens Triumph in Overtime Against Ottawa Senators with Caufield's Decisive Goal

First Period


The Montreal Canadiens, with a record of 9-3-0, faced off against the Ottawa Senators, who held a 6-5-2 record. The game commenced at Bell Centre and saw the home team take an early lead. The Habs netted two goals in the opening period, setting a strong pace for the match. Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki were instrumental in this early success, each contributing to the scoreboard.


Nov 1, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson (53) plays the puck during the second period of the game against the Ottawa Senators at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Second Period


As play resumed, the Senators responded with vigor. They managed to level the score by adding two goals of their own during this period. Despite being outshot by Montreal's defense, Ottawa capitalized on their opportunities effectively. The Sens' resilience was evident as they matched Montreal's intensity on both ends of the ice.


Third Period


Heading into the final regulation period tied at 2-2, both teams displayed strategic gameplay aiming for dominance. Each side added one more goal to their tally; however, it was Ivan Demidov from Montreal who stood out by securing his position among top performers with his consistent offensive pressure.


Nov 1, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates with teammate  forward Nick Suzuki (14) after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Overtime


The overtime session proved decisive for Montreal as Cole Caufield emerged as a key player once again. His winning goal not only sealed victory but also highlighted his crucial role throughout this encounter against Ottawa.


In terms of overall performance metrics: Montreal registered 27 shots compared to Ottawa’s 17 and maintained equal hits at 27 apiece while showcasing superior shot-blocking capabilities with 20 blocks versus Ottawa’s 12.


Nov 1, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates with teammate  forward Nick Suzuki (14) after scoring a goal against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

For those interested in further insights into this matchup or seeking post-game thoughts about how these events unfolded from start till finish - refer back here soon!


Looking ahead: Fans can catch up next when Canadiens host Philadelphia Flyers on November 4th at Bell Centre starting from around evening time (7 PM EDT). Tune into ESPN+ or NBCS-PH if you’re planning remote viewing options!


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