Did the Canadiens' Powerplay Fall Short Against the Senators at Bell Centre?

The Montreal Canadiens faced off against the Ottawa Senators at Bell Centre, resulting in a 5-2 outcome favoring the visitors. This game left both teams with identical records of 13-9, but with different overtime losses: Canadiens with 3 and Senators with 4.

First Period

The opening period saw an early advantage for the Sens as they managed to score twice. The Habs responded with a powerplay goal from Nick Suzuki, who was instrumental in keeping his team competitive throughout. Despite their efforts, Montreal struggled to capitalize on their chances during even-strength play.

Second Period

In the second period, Ottawa continued to press forward and added two more goals to their tally. Juraj Slafkovský managed to find the net for Montreal during another powerplay opportunity, showcasing his precision by converting one of his two shots into a goal. However, this was not enough as Ottawa's defense remained resilient.

Third Period

The final period saw only one goal scored by Ottawa while Montreal failed to breach their opponent's defense again. The Habs' goaltender Samuel Montembeault made 24 saves but could not prevent all five goals from slipping past him due to relentless pressure from players like Jake Sanderson and Brady Tkachuk of Ottawa.

Despite having more hits (33) than Ottawa (21), Montreal couldn't translate physicality into points on the scoreboard. Their powerplay efficiency stood out as they scored both goals during these opportunities but lacked execution in other areas.

Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game when Montreal hosts Winnipeg Jets at Bell Centre on December 3rd at 7:30 PM EST. Tune into ESPN+ for live coverage of what promises to be another exciting matchup.

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