Montréal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators
NHL game between the Montréal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators on Mar 11, 2026. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 3, Ottawa Senators 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Canadian Tire Centre |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 3 |
| Ottawa Senators score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Drake Batherson | R | 2 | 0 | 4 | 18:55 | 0.77 | 1.98 |
| 2nd | Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 1 | 3 | 12:50 | 0.50 | 1.78 |
| 3rd | Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 23:19 | 0.20 | 1.65 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Montréal Canadiens–Ottawa Senators) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 01:16 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Ivan Demidov, Nick Suzuki | 4v5 | 1–0 |
| 1st 16:42 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle | 5v4 | 1–1 |
| 1st 18:41 | OTT | Drake Batherson | Tim Stützle, Claude Giroux | 5v5 | 1–2 |
| 2nd 17:29 | MTL | Alexandre Texier | Lane Hutson, Jake Evans | 5v5 | 2–2 |
| 3rd 12:40 | MTL | Ivan Demidov | Alex Newhook, Kaiden Guhle | 5v5 | 3–2 |
Team Comparison
| Montréal Canadiens | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 23 | 34 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.09 | 3.20 |
| High-danger shots | 11 | 10 |
| Corsi % | 43.0% | 57.0% |
| Power play | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Faceoff % | 49.1% | 50.9% |
| Hits | 31 | 33 |
| Blocks | 24 | 11 |
| Giveaways | 24 | 9 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Demidov | R | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:50 | 0.50 | 1.78 |
| Kaiden Guhle | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:19 | 0.20 | 1.65 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:21 | 0.00 | 1.62 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 23:30 | 0.12 | 1.44 |
| Zachary Bolduc | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:03 | 0.18 | 1.16 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 14:49 | 0.19 | 0.79 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13:04 | 0.11 | 0.76 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:14 | 0.32 | 0.64 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:12 | 0.11 | 0.40 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19:43 | 0.40 | 0.33 |
| Alexandre Carrier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:34 | 0.00 | 0.23 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15:33 | 0.00 | 0.19 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:30 | 0.44 | 0.18 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:34 | 0.12 | 0.18 |
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 19:45 | 0.11 | 0.03 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:59 | 0.24 | -0.01 |
| Brendan Gallagher | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:48 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 23:39 | 0.12 | -0.06 |
Ottawa Senators Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Batherson | R | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 18:55 | 0.77 | 1.98 |
| Tim Stützle | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21:16 | 0.13 | 1.24 |
| Brady Tkachuk | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 16:26 | 0.28 | 0.81 |
| Claude Giroux | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14:42 | 0.37 | 0.54 |
| Dylan Cozens | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 17:07 | 0.65 | 0.23 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 11:34 | 0.13 | 0.18 |
| Tyler Kleven | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 19:49 | 0.06 | 0.15 |
| Michael Amadio | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:09 | 0.37 | 0.12 |
| Ridly Greig | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:45 | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Thomas Chabot | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 28:32 | 0.13 | -0.04 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:51 | 0.00 | -0.05 |
| Jordan Spence | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:30 | 0.03 | -0.09 |
| Nick Cousins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:05 | 0.00 | -0.17 |
| Warren Foegele | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:29 | 0.11 | -0.18 |
| Lars Eller | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:04 | 0.03 | -0.21 |
| Shane Pinto | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:36 | 0.19 | -0.32 |
| Artem Zub | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:18 | 0.00 | -0.48 |
| Nick Jensen | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:28 | 0.00 | -0.68 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Fowler | Montréal Canadiens | 32 | 34 | 94.1% | 1.05 | W |
| Linus Ullmark | Ottawa Senators | 20 | 23 | 87.0% | -0.07 | L |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 3–2 on Mar 11, 2026, a one-goal game.
Ottawa Senators generated 3.2 expected goals to Montréal Canadiens's 3.09 — Ottawa Senators owned the better of the chances but Montréal Canadiens took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Drake Batherson led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.98 on 2 goals, 4 shots on goal.
Jacob Fowler stopped 32 of 34, worth 1.05 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Montréal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 3–2 on Mar 11, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 3, Ottawa Senators 2.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Drake Batherson led all skaters at 1.98, on 2G, 0A and 4 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Ottawa Senators generated 3.2 expected goals and Montréal Canadiens generated 3.09, so Ottawa Senators created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Montréal Canadiens put 23 shots on goal and Ottawa Senators put 34. High-danger chances went 11 to 10.
How did the goaltenders play?
Jacob Fowler stopped 32 of 34 (1.05 goals saved above expected); Linus Ullmark stopped 20 of 23 (-0.07 goals saved above expected).