The Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators are set to face off at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. This matchup features two teams with different trajectories this season, making it an intriguing game to watch.
Montreal Canadiens
- 2024 Record: 24-24-6, 6th in Atlantic Division
- Key Players: Jake Allen (G), Nick Suzuki (F), Cole Caufield (F), Josh Anderson (F), Jeff Petry (D)
- Strengths: The Canadiens have a balanced attack with Suzuki and Caufield leading the scoring. Their power play has been solid, converting at a 21.6% rate.
- Challenges: The Canadiens have struggled defensively and have had difficulty maintaining leads. They are currently on a three-game losing streak.
- Key Departures: None significant
- Key Signings: None significant
Ottawa Senators
- 2024 Record: 23-25-7, 7th in Atlantic Division
- Key Players: Joonas Korpisalo (G), Tim Stützle (F), Brady Tkachuk (F), Claude Giroux (F), Artem Zub (D)
- Strengths: The Senators have a dynamic offense led by Stützle and Tkachuk. Their power play has been effective, converting at a 23.4% rate.
- Challenges: The Senators have had some defensive lapses and have struggled to close out games. They are currently on a two-game losing streak.
- Key Departures: None significant
- Key Signings: None significant
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario
- Broadcast: ESPN+, TSN5
Team News and Lineups
- Montreal Canadiens: The Canadiens will be without Brendan Gallagher due to injury, with Josh Anderson expected to step up in his absence. Jake Allen will start in goal.
- Ottawa Senators: The Senators will be without Thomas Chabot due to injury, with Artem Zub expected to take on a larger role. Joonas Korpisalo will start in goal.
Key Matchups
- Nick Suzuki vs. Ottawa Senators Defense: Suzuki’s offensive prowess will be a major threat to the Senators’ defense.
- Ottawa Senators’ Offense vs. Montreal Canadiens Defense: The Senators’ balanced attack will look to exploit any weaknesses in the Canadiens’ defense.
