Canadiens dominate Senators, winning all three matchups

The Montreal Canadiens have had a strong start against the Ottawa Senators this season, winning all three matchups so far. In their latest game, the Senators struggled to maintain leads, losing two despite being ahead at times. This may be linked to the performance of goaltender Linus Ullmark, who has a low save percentage of .869 against the Canadiens. Brady Tkachuk, a key player for the Senators, has been limited in his effectiveness. In the last two games against Montreal, he managed only one point and seven shots on goal. Concerns about his physical play have grown as he kept his hits below his average of about three per game. Tkachuk was also dealing with a hip injury during their recent game. The Canadiens' defense has played well, averaging 15 blocked shots and 5.6 takeaways per game in their matchups against the Senators. This contrasts sharply with their overall average of just 1.76 takeaways per game this season. The Senators' Jake Sanderson struggled in his last encounter with Montreal, showing that the Canadiens were quick and aggressive on the ice. The two teams have one more game scheduled, and the Senators will be looking to break their losing streak. With the end of the season approaching, every game becomes more crucial as teams aim for playoff positions.