Takeaways: Ottawa Senators Cap Pre-Season with Well-Earned Win over Montreal Canadiens

Takeaways: Ottawa Senators cap pre-season with well-earned win over Montreal Canadiens

It was the team's final game of the NHL pre-season schedule. The regular season starts Thursday at Tampa Bay.

Lars Eller Impresses in 3-1 Ottawa Senators Win Over Montreal Canadiens

When it comes to NHL preseason action against a division rival, this is much more like it. The Ottawa Senators concluded their 2025-26 preseason with a 3-1 victory against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre, and among the cast of usual suspects doing their part, was the preseason debut of veteran center Lars Eller. The 36-year-old Dane signed a one-year deal worth $1.25M (with an additional $1M in potential bonuses) back in July, but reve…

Ottawa 3, Montreal 1