Ridly Greig

Ottawa locks up a playoff spot with a gritty shutout win—tight defence, strong goaltending, and a team peaking at just the right time.

Montreal clicks, Ottawa falls short — Wednesday showed Canadian teams that skill, timing, and goaltending still decide the night.

Did the Senators really deserve to lose, or did a tight, structured game just slip away in a 1–0 grinder against their old friend Forsberg?

Early season highs and lows for Canada’s NHL teams: Leafs, Canucks, Flames, Senators, and Jets show promise — and some frustration.