Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators: Game Thread

Montreal faces their division rival Senators this evening and the trending numbers aren't looking too good.

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Here are some stats for you, courtesy of Arpon Basu.

The Senators have 1 regulation loss in the last 10 games, and have won 6 of the last 7 matchups vs the Canadiens.

The special teams trends aren't looking too hot for the Habs either. Ottawa has killed off 24 of it's last 26 penalties, whereas Montreal has only capitalized on 3 of their last 39 power play opportunities.

Craig Anderson has not lost in regulation during his last 8 starts. He's gone 6-0-2 with a .927 save percentage.

Carey Price has struggled vs the Sens, having not yet won against them this year, going 0-1-1 with a .877 save percentage.

David Desharnais traveled with the team and is considered a game time decision.

Puck drop is at 7:30 PM.

Here are your projected lineups:

David Desharnais is a game time decision (flu).

Injuries: Davis Drewiske (shoulder surgery, practicing), Alex Galchenyuk (wrist, 4-6 weeks), Ryan White (shoulder, 1 wees).

As for the Kanata Senators

Check out the opposing side at Silver Sevens.

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