- Matchup: Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators
- Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN5
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The Montreal Canadiens (34-18-10) are set to compete against the Ottawa Senators (32-22-9) at Canadian Tire Centre this Wednesday.
Following their previous clash, the Montreal Canadiens are riding high after securing a 4-3 victory over the Kings. Their offensive strategy proved effective, resulting in four goals from 23 shots on target. Additionally, they capitalized on one power play opportunity, adding one more goal to their tally. Montreal accumulated six penalty minutes during the match.
On the scoring front, the Canadiens have netted a total of 220 goals this season, placing them fifth in the league, while surrendering 204 goals. With 78 points to their name, their points percentage is currently at .629. They’ve been awarded 179 chances on the power play, successfully converting 45 times, giving them a power play success rate of 25.14%. At even strength, the Canadiens allowed 157 goals while scoring 175. Montreal has taken 1,633 shots, yielding a shooting percentage of 13.5%. Defensively, they’ve faced 1,714 shots against, achieving a save percentage of .881. Opponents have been awarded 201 power plays against them, ranking fourth in the NHL, scoring 47 goals from these advantages.
Expected to start in goal for Montreal is Sam Montembeault. Throughout his professional career, Montembeault has recorded 108 quality starts, holding a quality start rate of .512. With a save percentage of .896 over 10,977 minutes of play, he’s faced 6,729 shots, making 6,031 saves. In his career, he’s allowed 698 goals, maintaining a goals-against average of 3.31. His overall record stands at 90-92-32, and he has started in 211 games during his NHL tenure, playing a total of 231 games.
The Ottawa Senators are coming off a 2-0 victory against the Canucks. They had four power play opportunities but were unable to convert. From 24 shots registered during the game, they found the back of the net twice.
This season, the Senators have taken 1,808 shots (ranking 13th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 11.67%, while conceding 1,532 shots. They’ve recorded a penalty kill success rate of 73.51% against 185 opposing power plays and maintain a save percentage of 87.1%. They’ve been awarded 204 power plays themselves, achieving a conversion rate of 23.04%. At even strength, Ottawa has scored 164 goals and an impressive 47 goals on the power play, ranking fifth in professional hockey. Overall, they’ve allowed 198 goals, consisting of 149 at even strength and 49 while shorthanded. This season, the Senators have accumulated 211 goals, 73 points, and a points percentage of .579.
In goal for the Senators will be Linus Ullmark. His opponents are averaging 2.56 goals per game against him, with Ullmark allowing a total of 809 goals. He boasts a quality start rate of 62.7%, having 198 quality starts in his career. With 316 games started and 15,510 minutes played, Ullmark has an overall record of 182-95-33. He has faced 9,411 shots, making 8,602 saves for a commendable save percentage of .914.
Who do you think will triumph in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Back Montreal
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