Montreal Canadiens Turn First-Period Push Into Fowler-Led Finish Against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre

The Montreal Canadiens left Canadian Tire Centre with a 36-18-10 record and 3 points after a 3-2 result over the Ottawa Senators, who moved to 32-23-9 and 2 points. The Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators final score reflected Montreal’s 23 shots against Ottawa’s 34 shots in a game that ended at 10:16 PM EDT.

First period

The Canadiens built their scoring line with 1 goal in the opening period while allowing 2 goals to the Senators in the same frame. The Habs delivered 31 hits in the game and started a night that finished with 24 giveaways and 5 takeaways.

Second period

The Canadiens tied the game with 1 goal in the second period after trailing out of the first period. Ivan Demidov finished with 2 points on 1 goal and 1 assist, and Juraj Slafkovský added 1 goal on 1 shot for a 100 shooting percent line. Nick Suzuki recorded 1 assist to support a Canadiens attack that ended with a 13 shooting percent team mark.

Third period

The Canadiens produced 1 goal in the third period while the Senators were held without a goal in the third period. Jake Evans posted 1 assist and 7 hits as Montreal finished at 49 faceoff win percent in 53 faceoffs. Jacob Fowler earned the win with 32 saves on 34 shots against, and his line included 3 shorthanded saves and 1 power play save.

Ottawa Senators notes

The Senators generated 2 goals in the first period and finished with 34 shots while the Canadiens blocked 24 shots. Ottawa recorded 1 power play goal on 3 opportunities, and Drake Batherson was listed among the game stars as the Senators finished with 33 hits and 9 giveaways. Ottawa’s goaltender was charged with 3 goals against on 23 shots against as Montreal scored 1 power play goal on 2 opportunities.

Special teams and game flow

The Canadiens power play produced 1 goal on 2 opportunities while Ottawa’s penalty kill faced 1 shot against on those chances. The Senators power play produced 1 goal on 3 opportunities while the Canadiens penalty kill allowed 4 power play shots. The Canadiens committed 4 minor penalties for 8 penalty minutes, and the Senators took 3 minor penalties for 6 penalty minutes.

Result context

Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators result analysis starts with Montreal scoring in every period and holding Ottawa scoreless in the third period. The details behind what went wrong for Montreal Canadiens early showed up in the 2 goals allowed in the first period before Fowler closed out the remaining periods with 32 saves total. Montreal Canadiens post-game interviews followed a night where the Canadiens logged 11 blocked shot attempts, and Ottawa finished with 24 blocked shot attempts.

Up next

The Canadiens next game is scheduled for 7:00 PM EDT on 3/14/2026 against the San Jose Sharks at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Fans can watch on ESPN+ and NBCS-CA, and share this article with other Habs fans after reading.