For the Senators on Friday, it was all about the Montreal Canadiens.
On Saturday, it will be all about the Montreal Canadiens.
And on Sunday, well, you can guess where this is going.
Friday’s official announcement of an outdoor game between the Senators and Canadiens on Dec. 16 has added yet another element to the already compelling weekend home-and-away series between the clubs.
In the short term, first place in the Atlantic Division is on the line, with the playoffs fast approaching. The Senators trail the Canadiens by a single point, but have played one fewer game.