The Montreal Canadiens (25-26-5) travel to face off against the Ottawa Senators (29-23-4) on Saturday, February 22nd. This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa and televised on ESPN+. The Senators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Canadiens are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Penguins. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Canadiens vs Senators

The Montreal Canadiens Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 3-1 loss to the Penguins, the Canadiens fell to 25-26-5 for the season. Montreal entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 4 goals fell short of the total.

Montreal’s only goal came in the third period, after the Penguins had already scored twice. The Penguins added an empty-net goal to seal the win. Christian Dvorak scored for the Canadiens at 14:28 in the third period.

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

Ottawa improved to 29-23-4 with a 3-0 road win over the Kraken. The Senators, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 5:28 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk added a goal in the second period, and Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-netter in the third.

Montreal Offense Breakdown

Montreal’s offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to the Penguins, managing just one goal. Christian Dvorak found the net for the first time this season, scoring at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were unable to convert on any of their 20 giveaways.

Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the season on Dvorak’s goal, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his 7th assist. The Canadiens were held scoreless in the first two periods before finally getting on the board in the third.

Senators Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense put up 23 shots on goal and scored three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, while Brady Tkachuk added his 7th as well. Tim Stützle netted his 6th goal, which came on an empty net with 2:14 remaining in the game.

Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. Michael Amadio added his 2nd assist on the empty-netter, while Nick Cousins earned his 4th assist on Gaudette’s goal. Zack MacEwen was credited with his first assist of the season.

Montreal Team Defense

Montreal’s defense gave up the first two goals in their previous game, with both coming from Sidney Crosby. The first was at 15:57 in the first period, and the second was a power-play goal at 18:40 in the second. After the Canadiens made it 2-1 in the third, they allowed an empty-netter with 45 seconds left, leading to a 3-1 loss. Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 28 hits.

Ottawa Team Defense

Defensively, the Senators were rock-solid in their last game, allowing zero goals and just 22 shots on goal from the Kraken. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, posting a 100% save percentage. The Senators’ defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.

Canadiens vs Senators Trends

• Through their last three road games, Montreal has an puck line record of just 0-3. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• In their last ten games at home, the Senators have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
• As the betting underdog, the Senators have an puck line mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Ottawa posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
• Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Canadiens have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 0-3.

Canadiens vs Senators Prediction

If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Canadiens to take down the Senators on the road. With the moneyline currently at +145, I’m placing my bet on the Canadiens straight-up.

Our projections have the Canadiens pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Canadiens, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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