1.Saturday night's tilt at the Canadian Tire Centre will mark the second meeting in one week between the two teams. Last Saturday night, the Canadiens rallied for a 3-2 win over the Senators. Nikita Scherbak, Paul Byron and Tomas Tatar lit the lamp for the Habs.
2. Carey Price will get the start in goal for the Canadiens on Saturday night in Ottawa. In 37 career games against the Senators, the 31-year-old goaltender boasts a 22-9-4 record, along with a 2.29 goals-against average and a .923 save percentage. Price is expected to play two periods, according to Julien, while Antti Niemi will play one.
3. Finnish phenom Jesperi Kotkaniemi will not be in uniform for the Habs. The 18-year-centerman, who was selected third overall in June, played five preseason games and collected one goal and two assists along the way. Following Saturday's morning skate at the Bell Sports Complex, Julien confirmed that Kotkaniemi will start the season in Montreal.
4. The Senators will be featuring a primarily veteran lineup. Only defenseman Maxime Lajoie hasn't played a regular season game in the NHL ranks.
5. Saturday night's contest will mark the final preseason game for both squads. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on TV on TSN5 and RDS, as well as on TSN 690 and 98,5 fm on the radio. The Habs open their regular season schedule on October 3 in Toronto, while the Senators begin their calendar on October 4 against the Chicago Blackhawks in Ottawa.
