Montreal Canadiens Crushed in 5-2 Blowout by Senators: A Total Meltdown That Shook the NHL!
The Montreal Canadiens were left humiliated in a crushing 5-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, one of the most embarrassing defeats the team has experienced this season. From the opening faceoff to the final whistle, it was a complete collapse that exposed major flaws in Montreal’s game. Goaltending, defense, and offensive pressure all failed, leaving fans in disbelief as their team was picked apart by a fired-up Senators squad.
Montreal came out strong early, scoring just 3:37 into the first period on a power play. The play, which featured a brilliant assist from Cole Caufield to Juraj Slafkovsky for an easy tap-in, gave the Canadiens a brief moment of hope. But that hope was shattered almost immediately. Just
The defensive issues continued to pile up as the game went on. Michael Amadio and Drake Batherson both scored in quick succession, giving Ottawa a commanding 4-1 lead by the end of the second period. Montembeault, who had been solid in recent games, was exposed again as he struggled to find his positioning, allowing weak goals that demoralized the entire team. At one point, it seemed like the Canadiens were simply trying to survive rather than fight back.
Despite Montreal’s struggles at even strength, their power play delivered, going 2-for-3 on the night. Nick Suzuki’s late goal, cutting the lead to 4-2, was the lone bright spot offensively, but it was too little, too late. The Senators were in complete control, outscoring Montreal
In the third period, Brady Tkachuk put the final nail in the coffin with a goal that sealed Ottawa’s 5-2 victory. It wasn’t just a loss—it was an outright embarrassment, one that exposed the cracks in Montreal’s roster.
Montreal’s captain, Nick Suzuki, didn’t mince words after the game, reflecting the overall disappointment within the locker room:
"We didn’t show up tonight. It’s really a shock. We had chances, but we couldn’t capitalize. We need to take a long hard look at ourselves and find a way to improve, especially defensively and in net. The whole team has to come together and push through this setback."
With a crucial matchup against the Winnipeg Jets on the horizon, the Canadiens face a tough task to recover from this defeat. The Habs need to drastically improve their defensive play and get Montembeault back to his best if they hope to avoid further embarrassment. The upcoming game will be a true test of Montreal’s resilience—if they fail again, the season could spiral out of control.
The Canadiens have no choice but to fix their issues quickly or risk sinking even lower in the standings. The pressure is mounting, and the team’s next steps could determine the rest of their season. Will they rebound, or will this 5-2 blowout be the beginning of a downward spiral?
Stay tuned, because Montreal’s next move will be critical. Habs fans are waiting for a response—one that must come soon.
Australian veteran batter Steve Smith called out over black eye tape malfunction ahead of Gabba Test
The Aussie veteran only became aware of the issue when a cricket legend sent him a matter-of-fact message.
Steve Smith has a foolproof plan to use black eye strips for relief from the bright Gabba floodlights — he just needs to remember to wear them the right way up.
The star Australian batter has been channelling Shivnarine Chanderpaul since arriving in Brisbane for the day-night Ashes Test, wearing two strips of tape under his eyes.
West Indies legend Chanderpaul became famous for wearing black eye tape during his career to combat glare.
The new look is also reminiscent of the eye black worn by NFL and baseball players in the US, where Smith lives these days.
Smith is sensitive to light, even asking broadcast crews if they could turn their lights a little lower for Wednesday’s press conference.
The 36-year-old said the eye strips would help reduce the glare from the Gabba floodlights by 65 per cent from Thursday and help him see the pink ball better.
That is, if he wears them the right way.
“I actually messaged Shivnarine Chanderpaul and asked him what his thoughts were, whether he wore the chalk or the strips (under his eyes),” Smith said.
“He said the strips and it blocks out 65 per cent of the glare. He also said, ‘I have seen photos and you are wearing it the wrong way’.
“Yesterday I put them on the right way and I agree with him. I certainly think it stops the glare, and I will be wearing them.”
Smith has played 13 day-night Test matches - the equal second-most of any player in world cricket - and has become used to making adjustments for the conditions.
“The (pink) ball reacts differently to a red one. It can change quickly and can start moving randomly,” he said.
“When it does shift on you and the ball starts doing something different, you have got to come up with plans to counter that.
“It is about being one step ahead.”
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