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by Taavi Pailk in NHL Picks
Two Canadian teams meet in an Atlantic Division matchup in the NHL on Saturday, as the Montreal Canadiens welcome the Ottawa Senators to the Bell Centre.
The Canadiens have been one of the surprise packages this season in the National Hockey League, putting together an 8-3-0 record in their first 11 games. They boast the sixth-best offense in the league (3.64 goals averaged) and sit just outside the top 10 in defense (3.00 goals allowed). It truly takes something special to beat the Canadiens in their current form.
The Senators have also been a fun side to watch offensively, as they have averaged 3.58 goals per game. However, Travis Green's men are allowing 3.92 goals a night, and only two NHL teams have a worse defensive record this season.
This week alone, Ottawa has given up 12 goals in three games. Impressively, they have still recorded two wins to improve to 6-5-1. But it's hard to imagine the team remaining in the postseason race in 2026 if things don't improve at the back.
Ottawa's defensive improvement must start with goaltender Linus Ullmark. While he has won three of his past four starts, the Swedish netminder has allowed 3.36 goals this season with a .863 save percentage. These numbers are a far cry from his career averages of 2.57 and .916.
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Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens Latest Matches
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Ottawa Senators against Montreal Canadiens : Head to Head (H2H)
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Ottawa Senators - Montreal Canadiens Key Points
- Since the start of 2024, Ottawa has won six of nine regular-season meetings between these teams.
- The Canadiens hold a 3-1-0 home record this season, averaging 3.75 goals per game at the Bell Centre.
- The Senators have gone 2-3-0 on the road in 2025-26, allowing 26 goals across the five games.
- Canadiens netminder Jakub Dobes has a perfect 6-0-0 record, sharing the league lead in wins.
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Our Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
Montreal has been hugely impressive so far this season, and the team looks well-placed to maintain its positive momentum on Saturday. Ottawa is leaking goals all over the place, particularly in road games, and the likes of Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield could make it a very long night for the visitors.
Suzuki is leading the NHL with 14 assists, tied with Pittsburgh's Evgeni Malkin, while Caufield is locked in a seven-player tie for most goals with nine. Their outstanding form has helped Montreal convert 28.1 percent of its power plays, and further success might follow on Saturday against a team with a 62.2 percent penalty kill.
Our prediction for Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens : Canadiens to win.
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