The Ottawa Senators have an extremely tough hill to climb if they want to keep their season alive. If that sounds familiar, it is.
Senators vs. Canadiens Game 5: Time, TV schedule and live stream for NHL playoffs
Ottawa continues its comeback attempt in Montreal.
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Ottawa heads into Game 5 facing a 3-1 series deficit to the Montreal Canadiens after a win in Game 4 that must have instilled some confidence in the team. Then again, the Senators are no strangers to uphill battles. The team famously came back from being well out of the playoff picture in February to making the playoffs by the skin of their teeth in early April. Random miraculous comebacks are sort of their thing.
The Senators will most likely turn once again to veteran Craig Anderson, who took over for Andrew Hammond in net in Game 3. Anderson has played splendidly, with a 0.93 goals against average and a .974 save percentage in the series so far.
If Ottawa is to extend their playoff lives, they'll have to do it in one of the most difficult road experiences in the league. Montreal's Bell Centre is renowned for its bustling energy, something the Senators will likely struggle with as the game progresses. Carey Price will get the start in net once again for Montreal.
Game 5 coverage
7 p.m. ET | Game 5, Eastern Conference Round 1
Centre Bell | Montreal
Nat'l: CNBC
Live stream at NBC Live Extra
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