The Montreal Canadiens were in Ottawa on Tuesday, facing a hungry Senators team at the Canadian Tire Centre. It was the first game back since the 4 Nations Faceoff tournament, with both teams looking to create a little momentum out of the gate.
The first period saw the Canadiens and Senators exchange a bevy of goals, but once things settled down the Habs emerged with a well-deserved 5-2 win.
Juraj Slafkovsky, in particular, was a force to be reckoned with for the Canadiens.
Let’s dive into the highlights!
Immediate Impact
Fans were treated to a defence-optional first period, which is exactly what they want to see, and exactly what coaches hate to witness.
Brendan Gallagher opened the scoring thanks to a…