The Ottawa Senators scored three times in the third period to shock the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Quarterfinal series. With a guaranteed split at the Bell Centre already in the bag, the Sens now head into Game 2 look to take a commanding 2-0 series lead before heading back to Scotiabank Place on Sunday night.  

After a three day stretch that felt like an eternity, the Ottawa Senators and the Montreal Canadiens are finally ready to drop the puck. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal goes tonight at the Bell Centre in a Montreal in a series that sees the 2nd seeded Northeast Division Champions open up against the surprising Ottawa Senators. It's a match up that seems to have the so called experts divided and it all gets started in Montreal tonight at 7:00 PM.

On the eve of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal match up between the Ottawa Senators and the Montreal Canadiens, I thought we'd try something a little different. This post was sent to me yesterday but one of our readers and I thought it would make a perfect day before the game post.  There are elements in his story that I think all fans can relate to, especially as the Sens get set to open a playoff series against a close division rival.  Over to you, sir!

If you’re like me, you are starting to get a little antsy.  Still two days until the Ottawa Senators open their first round series against the Montreal Canadiens. And while it will help to watch some playoff hockey tonight, and then watch the Leafs helplessly try to contain the Bruins tomorrow night, we all know the series that matters starts on Thursday night.  With that in mind, I’ve gathered a few videos to help pass the time a little bit today.