The Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators met again in a meaningless game that became violent. Why do these teams insist on playing each other every year?

Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba bring you their immediate reaction following the Habs decisive 5-0 win over the Ottawa Senators. With the two teams left to face off one final time before the season starts, we must ask the question again: why do these teams want to play each other every year?

When there was actual hockey to be played, the Canadiens had a stand out performance from Oliver Kapanen and Ian and Laura call the race for that lineup spot. Plus, yet another step forward in the return of Kirby Dach.

0:00 Intro: Canadiens defeat Senators in heated game

13:11 Kapanen likely secures roster spot

18:51 Projecting final roster decisions

24:00 Kirby Dach shows renewed confidence

29:57 Trivia question on Sammy Kapanen

31:19 New trivia question on Kirby Dach

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