The Ottawa Senators (12-9-4) square off against the Montreal Canadiens (13-8-3) at Bell Centre on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Senators were defeated by the Dallas Stars 6-1 in their most recent outing, while the Canadiens are coming off a 7-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.
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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey action.
During the past 10 games for the Canadiens (4-5-1), their offense has scored 31 goals while their defense has given up 39 goals. They have recorded 27 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (14.8%).
Senators vs. Canadiens Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final score of Canadiens 4, Senators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-107)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Canadiens (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators have gone 4-4-8 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 12-9-4.
- In the 13 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-4-4 record (good for 14 points).
- In the three games this season the Senators registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has taken five points from the five games this season when it scored two goals (1-1-3 record).
- The Senators have scored three or more goals 16 times, and are 11-4-1 in those games (to record 23 points).
- In the 10 games when Ottawa has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 6-3-1 to register 13 points.
- In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 6-5-0 (12 points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 5-4-4 to record 14 points.
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 5-3-8 record in overtime matchups this season and a 13-8-3 overall record.
- In the 12 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 17 points.
- This season the Canadiens scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Montreal has two points (1-3-0) in four games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Canadiens have earned 27 points in their 18 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal in six games and picked up six points with a record of 3-3-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 4-4-1 (nine points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 7-4-2 to record 16 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3.04 | Goals Scored | 3.42 | 4th |
| 24th | 3.36 | Goals Allowed | 3.54 | 28th |
| 24th | 26.1 | Shots | 24.8 | 29th |
| 4th | 25.6 | Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 18th |
| 11th | 21.79% | Power Play % | 23.53% | 9th |
| 31st | 69.86% | Penalty Kill % | 76.54% | 25th |
Senators vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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