Clash at Canadian Tire Centre: Ottawa Senators Face Off Against Montreal Canadiens

As the Ottawa Senators prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain their recent performance trends. The upcoming match, scheduled for January 19th, promises to be an exciting encounter in Canada's capital.

The Senators have shown a mixed bag of results in their last few games. In a thrilling overtime victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they managed to secure a win with five goals scored and showed resilience by holding off their opponents despite being outshot. However, this victory was sandwiched between two losses where they struggled defensively.

Against the Colorado Avalanche, despite putting up an impressive 45 shots and scoring four goals, goaltending proved to be a weak spot as they allowed six goals. Similarly, in their game against the Arizona Coyotes, while managing three goals on 22 shots and delivering a strong physical performance with 26 hits, defensive lapses led to another loss as they conceded four goals.

One area where improvement is needed is on special teams; powerplay opportunities haven't been capitalized upon effectively in recent outings. Additionally, faceoff win percentages have been inconsistent and could be crucial against Montreal.

The Canadiens will come into this game looking for an opportunity to exploit any weaknesses shown by Ottawa's defense and goaltending. Fans should expect an intense battle as both teams vie for dominance on ice.

For those wanting to catch this matchup live or from home can do so at ESPN+. The puck drops at midnight UTC on January 19th at the Canadian Tire Centre – don't miss what is sure to be a compelling chapter in this storied rivalry!