Ottawa Senators Stumble as Montreal Canadiens Dominate at Videotron Centre

The Ottawa Senators faced a challenging night at the Videotron Centre, falling to the Montreal Canadiens with a final score of 5-0. This result leaves the Senators with a preseason record of 0-1, while the Canadiens improve to 1-0. The game was marked by an impressive performance from the Habs, who capitalized on every opportunity presented.

First Period

The opening period saw both teams testing each other's defenses. However, it was Montreal who broke through first, scoring once and setting the tone for what would be a dominant performance. The Sens struggled to find their rhythm early on and were unable to convert any chances into goals.

Second Period

As play resumed in the second period, Ottawa's defense faced relentless pressure from Montreal's forwards. The Habs managed to extend their lead by adding two more goals during this segment of play. Despite efforts from players like Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle, who tried to spark some offensive momentum for Ottawa, they could not penetrate Montreal's solid defensive setup.

Third Period

The final period saw no let-up in intensity from either side; however, it was again Montreal that found success in front of goal. Adding another two goals sealed their commanding victory over Ottawa. Goalie Linus Ullmark made several crucial saves throughout but ultimately could not withstand the barrage from an energized Canadiens offense.

In terms of individual performances for Ottawa Senators match rating purposes: Brady Tkachuk showed flashes of brilliance despite being unable to alter his team's fate significantly; meanwhile Mads Sogaard worked tirelessly between posts under immense pressure throughout all three periods.

For fans analyzing what went wrong for Ottawa Senators during this encounter: missed opportunities combined with defensive lapses contributed heavily towards such one-sided full-time result against them here today at Quebec City's renowned venue - Videotron Centre!

Looking ahead now towards future fixtures involving these teams respectively: next up is another away game scheduled October 2nd when our beloved Sens travel southwards across borderlines into Missouri where they'll face-off against St Louis Blues inside Enterprise Center starting promptly around eight o'clock Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Fans can catch live coverage via Blues App online streaming service platform!

Stay tuned as we continue bringing you comprehensive updates surrounding your favorite team’s journey through ongoing season matches! Share this article if you enjoyed reading about tonight’s action-packed showdown between these fierce rivals!