Ottawa Senators at Bell Centre: Can They Outmaneuver the Montreal Canadiens?

The Ottawa Senators, with a record of 36-26-5, faced off against the Montreal Canadiens, who held a record of 33-27-7. The game concluded with the Canadiens securing a victory over the Senators with a final score of 6-3.

Senators' Performance Highlights

The Ottawa Senators showcased their skills throughout the game, managing to net three goals on 25 shots. Despite their efforts, they fell short against a strong Canadiens team. The Senators' power play unit had three opportunities to capitalize but was unable to convert any into goals, finishing the game with a power play shooting percentage of zero percent from four shots. On the defensive end, they blocked 12 shots and won 62 percent of faceoffs, indicating their competitive edge in puck possession battles.

Travis Hamonic stood out for the Senators by contributing one goal and one assist, proving his worth on both ends of the ice. Michael Amadio also made his mark by scoring once from just one shot attempt. Amongst forwards, Drake Batherson managed to find the back of the net once despite facing tough opposition.

Canadiens Take Control

On home ice at Bell Centre in front of an attendance of 21,105 fans, The Montreal Canadiens turned up their performance in the third period by scoring five goals which decisively shifted momentum in their favor. Their power play unit capitalized once out of four chances while also maintaining solid defense throughout all periods.

Josh Anderson was named as one of the stars for his significant contribution alongside Nick Suzuki and Christian Dvorak who were pivotal in securing this win for The Montreal Canadiens through crucial plays and consistent pressure on The Ottawa Senators’ defense.

Looking Ahead

The Ottawa Senators will next host Colorado Avalanche at Canadian Tire Centre on March 20th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming match live on ESPN+ or ALT TV networks as both teams prepare to face off in what promises to be an engaging contest.

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