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Did the Senators' Offense Overpower the Canadiens at Bell Centre?

The Ottawa Senators improved their record to 13-9-4 with a commanding 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, who now stand at 13-9-3. The game, held at Bell Centre, saw the Sens dominate in all three periods, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic gameplay.


Dec 2, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Florian Xhekaj (63) skates during warm-up before the game against the Ottawa Senators at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

First Period


The first period set the tone for Ottawa's aggressive approach. The Sens quickly took control with two goals, establishing an early lead. Jake Sanderson was instrumental during this period, contributing significantly to Ottawa's defensive efforts while also supporting offensive plays.


Second Period


In the second period, both teams exchanged goals; however, it was Ottawa that extended their lead further. Brady Tkachuk played a pivotal role by scoring one of these crucial goals and assisting another. His performance highlighted his ability to influence both ends of the ice effectively.


Dec 2, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with his teammates at the bench during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Third Period


As the third period unfolded, Fabian Zetterlund sealed Montreal's fate by adding another goal for Ottawa. His contribution not only increased his personal tally but also solidified his position as one of the key players in this matchup. Despite Montreal's attempts to close the gap with two powerplay goals throughout the game, they were unable to overcome Ottawa’s relentless attack and solid defense.


Ottawa’s goaltender Linus Ullmark stood firm between the pipes with an impressive save percentage of 100 percent on even-strength shots against him. This defensive backbone allowed Ottawa to maintain their lead comfortably throughout all periods.


Dec 2, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov (93) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Ottawa Senators at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

For fans eager for more action from their team after reviewing these "Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens highlights," they can look forward to seeing how "Ottawa Senators post-match stats" reflect on future performances as well as analyzing "Ottawa Senators match rating."


Looking ahead, fans can catch more action when Ottawa faces off against New York Rangers on December 4th at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa at 7:00 PM EST. The game will be available for viewing via ESPN+ or MSG networks.


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