Overview
- The matchup at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled for 7:00 pm ET with broadcasts on CityTV, Sportsnet East, TVA Sports and streaming on ESPN+/Sportsnet+.
- Samuel Montembeault is set to start for Montreal after returning from an AHL conditioning stint.
- Brady Tkachuk powered Ottawa’s recent 8-4 win over the Rangers with a four-point night that included his 200th career goal.
- Leevi Merilainen starts again for the Senators as Linus Ullmark remains out for personal reasons.
- Jake Evans is ready to return for Montreal after 13 games out, while Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach have not been cleared to play.