The Senators have posted a 10-3-0 record against Montreal in their past 13 head-to-head contests dating back to April 5, 2022. Drake Batherson has paced Ottawa offensively in those games, collecting 14 points (5 goals, 9 assists) in this stretch against the Canadiens.

Via Rail suspended a pilot project for a direct service between Montreal and Toronto which was expected to shave about half an hour from the trip duration. The Crown corporation said that it was pausing the three-month trial set to begin Monday was due to “operational constraints with our rail partner,

Over the phone Friday evening, Ontario’s premier told The Gazette he had received several calls from Quebec doctors, but would not comment further. Ford said he did not want to upset his friend, Legault. He added he has a deep affection for Quebecers.