The Ottawa Senators were looking build off their 3-1 opening night win from Thursday night as they traveled to Quebec to take on the Montreal Canadiens in their first road game of the 2024-25 season. The Senators were looking to carry momentum over into a new season as they defeated the Canadiens in all three meetings last season, but the game didn't go as planned.
The Canadiens defeated the Senators 4-1 at Bell Centre. With the loss, the Senators fell to 1-1-0 on the season, and the Canadiens improved to 2-1-0.
As disappointing as Sens fans are that the team lost to the Canadiens on the road, it's important for the fans to not overreact as it was the second game of the season.
The Senators didn't do much right in the game, and tonight's loss is a game that Senators need to flush immediately to get back on track.
3. Road struggles are hitting the Senators again
One area the Senators desperately need to improve on this season is being able to win games on the road. The Senators struggled with a 16-23-2 road record last season.
Having to play an arch rival in the first road game of a new season offered a good challenge to win in a tough environment for the Senators. A good amount of Senator fans made the trip to Montreal to show their support on the road, but the Senators struggled dealing with the Canadiens on their home ice.
With the Senators trailing early 2-0 in the game, they found themselves in a hole they couldn't get out of.
The Canadiens scored two goals in the third period, and Cole Caufield scored two goals for the Canadiens. The Senators also struggled by going 0-for-5 on the powerplay.
With a brutal road loss like tonight, the Senators need to forget about it quickly. The Senators' next road trip will be tough with a three-game West Coast road trip against the Utah Hockey Club, Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche.