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The Ottawa Senators went 23-4-4 in their final 31 games to make the playoffs. Their remarkable late-season push was the first time since 1943-44 a team overcame a 14-point deficit in the standings (at any point in the season) to reach the playoffs.
Undrafted goaltender Andrew Hammond, who made his first NHL start on Feb. 18, went 20-1-2 record during the stretch drive (1.79 GAA, .941 SV%, 3 SO). He allowed two or fewer goals in each of his first 12 career starts, matching an NHL record set by Boston Bruins goaltender Frank Brimsek in 1938-39, according to NHL.com.
At the other end, Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price led the NHL in wins (44), goals-against average (1.96) and save percentage (.933), becoming the first goaltender to lead the league in all three categories since Ed Belfour did it with the Blackhawks in 1990-91.
Price’s save percentage was the third-highest in a season since the NHL began tracking the stat in 1976-77.
Watch Canadiens-Senators on TV
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NHL Playoff games will be televised live across several of NBC’s broadcast platforms. Here is a complete television schedule for the NHL Playoffs in the United States. Games will air live on NBC, NBC Sports Network, CNBC, NHL Network and USA Network.
CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada, TVA Sports, Sportsnet and Sportsnet 360, air games in Canada.
Game 1
Wednesday, April 15
7 p.m.
Ottawa at Montreal
CBC, TVA Sports, NHL Network
Game 2
Friday, April 17
7 p.m.
Ottawa at Montreal
CBC, TVA Sports, CNBC
Game 3
Sunday, April 19
7 p.m.
Montreal at Ottawa
CBC, TVA Sports, NBCSN
Game 4
Wednesday, April 22
7 p.m.
Montreal at Ottawa
CBC, TVA Sports, USA
Game 5*
Friday, April 24
TBD
Ottawa at Montreal
CBC
Game 6*
Sunday, April 26
TBD
Montreal at Ottawa
CBC
Game 7*
Tuesday, April 28
TBD
Ottawa at Montreal
CBC
* if necessary
Watch Canadiens-Senators Live Online
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Most NHL playoff games will be streamed online for free on NBC Sports Live Extra. You’ll need a username and password to access the stream, which you should have through your local cable provider.
Here are some FAQs and a guide to technical requirements and other information from NBC that may come in handy.
Watch Canadiens-Senators on Mobile
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If you’re on the go, you can use the NBC Sports Live Extra App to watch most playoff games. Get it in either the App Store or the Google Play Store. Same as the live stream, you’ll need a username and password through your cable provider to watch the games.
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How to Watch Canadiens vs. Senators Playoffs Live Online