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Can Ottawa Senators Maintain Momentum Against Montreal Canadiens at Home?

As the Ottawa Senators gear up to host the Montreal Canadiens at the Canadian Tire Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its impressive performance. The Senators have been showcasing a strong game recently, with a notable victory against the Winnipeg Jets where they secured a win with 3 points and demonstrated solid defense, allowing only 2 goals against them.


Jan 23, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Brannstrom (26) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

The Senators' goaltending has been particularly commendable; in their last three games, they've maintained save percentages of 100 percent. This defensive prowess will be crucial as they face off against the Canadiens. Moreover, Ottawa's offense has been firing on all cylinders – especially during their explosive match against the Buffalo Sabres where they racked up an astonishing 6 points.


Faceoffs have also been an area of dominance for Ottawa; winning over half of their faceoffs in recent games shows that puck possession is one of their strengths. Their powerplay opportunities could be better capitalized upon though, as seen in previous matches where powerplay goals were scarce despite several chances.


Jan 23, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Ottawa Senators left wing Parker Kelly (27) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jayden Struble (47) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game promises to be an exciting one for fans who can expect to see this blend of offensive aggression and defensive solidity from the home team. With recent trends indicating a strong showing by key players and overall team synergy, it's set to be an engaging match-up at Canadian Tire Centre.


Scheduled for April 13th at 7:00 PM EST (23:00 UTC), fans won't want to miss this clash between two historic rivals. The game will be available on ESPN+ for those following along online.


Jan 23, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (22) has a discussion with right wing Josh Anderson (17) during a warm-up before the game against the Ottawa Senators at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-USA TODAY Sports
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