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Ottawa Senators' Effort Falls Short Against Montreal Canadiens in a Fierce Encounter

The Ottawa Senators faced off against the Montreal Canadiens in a game that ended with the Senators at 1-2 and the Canadiens improving their record to 2-1. The final score of the match was 1-4, showcasing a challenging battle for both teams on the ice.


Oct 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Ottawa Senators goalie Linus Ullmark (35) makes a save against Montreal Canadiens center Nick Suzuki (14) during the third period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Game Highlights


The game unfolded with intensity from the start, as both teams aimed to establish dominance early on. The Montreal Canadiens took an early lead in the first period, scoring two goals that set the tone for their performance throughout the night. Despite several powerplay opportunities, four to be exact, Ottawa struggled to capitalize and remained scoreless after two periods.


In contrast, Montreal's efficiency on powerplays was evident as they managed to score once out of their four chances. This goal contributed significantly to their momentum and overall success in this matchup.


Oct 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Ottawa Senators center Josh Norris (9) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard (58) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

The third period saw Ottawa finally breaking through with Tim Stutzle scoring a goal that brought hope back into their game. However, this effort was not enough as Montreal responded with two more goals securing their victory.


Player Performances


Amongst individual performances from Ottawa Senators players, Brady Tkachuk stood out despite the loss. Tkachuk assisted on Stutzle's goal and showed his physical presence by delivering two hits during his time on ice which amounted to over eighteen minutes. On defense, Jake Sanderson played impressively with over twenty-seven minutes of ice time contributing defensively but also taking part actively in offensive plays though without registering points.


Oct 12, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Ottawa Senators defenseman Nick Jensen (3) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens left wing Emil Heineman (51) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Linus Ullmark faced a tough night between the posts for Ottawa making twenty-two saves against twenty-six shots which reflects his resilience despite conceding four goals.


On Montreal's side, Cole Caufield shined brightly being named one of the stars of the game thanks to his impactful performance that helped steer his team towards victory.


Looking Ahead


The Ottawa Senators will look forward to bouncing back from this defeat when they host Los Angeles Kings at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa. Fans can catch all action live on October 14th at 1:00 PM EDT either through ESPN+ online or BSW for television broadcast coverage. This upcoming match presents an opportunity for Ottawa Senators to regroup and aim for success before their home crowd.

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