Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist, Sam Montembeault made 25 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday night. Cole Caufield, Patrick Laine, Josh Anderson and Juraj Slafkovsky also scored for the Canadiens.

After a scramble in front of the net, Jake Sanderson scores to give the USA a 2-1 lead over Canada.

Ottawa Senators season is best remembered as the only time the team made it to the Stanley Cup Final. That year, they won the Eastern Conference Championship in five games against the Buffalo Sabres,

Brady Tkachuk was the best player for Team USA in the recently completed 4 Nations Face-Off. He scored three goals in two games against the eventual champions from Canada, and he also delivered a physical presence that few in the tournament could come close to matching.

Sanderson’s offensive contribution was a welcome bright spot for the 22-year-old Ottawa Senators defenseman, who was among the last players added to the Team USA roster.

The Senators need Batherson, among other players, to return to form over their next 25 games as they seek a playoff berth.

Watch the Game Highlights from Ottawa Senators vs. Montréal Canadiens, 02/22/2025

Ottawa Senators forward Brady Tkachuk probably earned a ton of new fans in the United States after his electric performance at the 4 Nations Face-Off — but the same can’t be said for at least one player north of the border.

Thanks to those who contributed to the latest version of our Senators fan survey, where we asked again for your thoughts on the Senators’ season to this point. Who’s been their best (and most disappointing) player?

The United States learned over the weekend it would not have reigning Norris Trophy-winning defenseman Quinn Hughes for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

Brendan Gallagher (Montréal Canadiens) with a Goal vs. Ottawa Senators, 02/22/2025

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