MTL@OTT: What you need to know

KANATA – Following the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Canadiens are back in action in our Nation’s Capital to take on the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday.

Here’s what you need to know heading into the game:

GAME FACTS

TEAM COMPARISONS

Montreal

• Standings: 7th in the Atlantic Division (55 pts), six points out of a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference
• Road record: 12-14-1
• Last 10 games: 2-7-1
• Streak: L3
• Injuries: Kaiden Guhle (lacerated quadricep muscle), Emil Heineman* (upper body), Michael Pezzetta (lower body)
• *Heineman skated with the Canadiens on Friday in a regular practice jersey and will meet with the medical staff on Saturday.

Ottawa

• Standings: 4th in the Atlantic Division (62 pts), occupy the first Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference
• Home record: 16-7-2
• Last 10 games: 5-5-0
• Streak: L3
• Injuries: Shane Pinto (upper body), Josh Norris (undisclosed), Noah Gregor (lower body), Linus Ullmark (day-to-day), Jacob Bernard-Docker (ankle), Nick Cousins (knee)

SEASON SERIES

Oct. 12 vs. OTT: 4-1 MTL

Feb. 22 @ OTT

Mar. 18 vs. OTT

Apr. 11 @ OTT

PLAYERS TO WATCH FOR

MTL: Alex Newhook will be looking to build on his success this month as the Habs forward has five points in his last five outings, including four assists. He scored against the Senators on October 12 en route to a 4-1 win.

OTT: Tim Stutzle was the lone Senator to score in Ottawa’s loss to the Canadiens earlier this season. Prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the German center collected 11 points (2G, 9A) during an eight-game point streak.

BY THE NUMBERS: HABS-SENS

Here’s how the Canadiens and Senators match up by the numbers:

LINEUP NEWS

With no morning skate on the docket, the Canadiens will hold a pregame media availability around 11:45 a.m. For lineup news, keep an eye on @Canadiens MTL on X, and check back on the team’s social accounts closer to puck drop for the full lineup.