Heading into Tuesday night, the Ottawa Senators were 2-1-0 in the 2025 preseason ahead of their game against the Montreal Canadiens.
The Senators were eager to build off from their 2-0 shutout win on Sunday against the New Jersey Devils. Against the Canadiens in their final preseason game in Quebec City, Quebec, the Senators were crushed.
The Canadiens shutout the Senators 5-0 at Videotron Centre.
In the first period, the Canadiens grabbed early momentum after an Oliver Kapanen goal less than five minutes into the game. The second period saw momentum continue on the Canadiens side, and a chippy period as well.