Canadiens vs. Senators: Game thread, rosters, lines, and how to watch

The Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators are at it again, less than 24 hours after the Habs earned statement win over their divisional foes.  This game is the second of three games in eight days between the two teams, who are still battling for top spot in the Atlantic Division.

Both teams showed a playoff mentality last game, playing a tight checking hockey game with solid pace. We should expect a similarly close game once again, as both teams will look to earn a victory within their respective systems.

Craig Anderson will start in goal again for the Senators, while Carey Price starts a second game in two nights as well. There will be no lineup changes for the Senators, while the Canadiens will make a couple.

Alexei Emelin will return to the lineup, as will Michael McCarron. Steve Ott and Brandon Davidson will be healthy scratches.

Puck Drop is 7:30 PM EDT / 4:30 PM PDT

How to watch:

Canada (English): Sportsnet

Canada (French): RDS

Elsewhere: NHL.tv/NHL Gamecentre Live, NHL Centre Ice

Montréal Canadiens starting lineup

Forwards

Defencemen

Goaltenders

Scratched: Brandon Davidson, Andreas Martinsen, Steve Ott

Injured: Nikita Nesterov (lower body), Brian Flynn (upper body)

Ottawa Senators starting lineup

Forwards

Scratched: Fredrik Claesson , Jyrki Jokipakka, Christopher DiDomenico

Injured: Mark Stone (lower body), Chris Neil (broken finger)