Canadiens Defeat Senators 6-3, Tighten Eastern Conference Playoff Race
Montreal snaps Ottawa's six-game winning streak with strong performances by Nick Suzuki and Josh Anderson in a pivotal rivalry game.
- Nick Suzuki's late power-play goal secured the Canadiens' 6-3 victory, capitalizing on a critical error by Senators goalie Linus Ullmark.
- Josh Anderson scored twice, including an empty-net goal, as Montreal rallied from multiple deficits in the third period.
- Montreal has now won three of their last four games and remains firmly in contention for an Eastern Conference wild-card playoff spot.
- The Senators, despite recent trade reinforcements like Dylan Cozens, saw their six-game winning streak come to an end and hold a narrow lead in the wild-card race.
- The Canadiens have dominated the season series against Ottawa, winning all three matchups so far, with one game remaining in April.