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OTTAWA AT MONTREAL

1 p.m., Sunday, Bell Centre. TV: Sportsnet, RDS. Radio: TSN 1200, Unique 94.5 FM

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Special Teams

OTT: PP 16% (29th); PK 75% (28th)

MTL: PP 19.7% (16th); PK 78.5% (23rd)

THE BIG MATCHUP

Jean-Gabriel Pageau vs. Max Pacioretty

There is something about the Canadiens that brings out the best in Jean-Gabriel Pageau. In 18 career games against the Habs, the Senators centre has eight goals and four assists, and he has scored key goals at key times. He hasn’t done that enough this season, but there’s no better stage than the Bell Centre for him. Pacioretty, the Canadiens captain, has 12 goals and 13 assists in 35 games against the Senators, and you can be assured he’ll get a breakaway against them on Sunday.

Five Keys to the Game

1. Mike Condon against the Habs

When Carey Price was injured in 2015-16, Condon carried the ball in net for the Habs, playing 55 games. He wasn’t brought back and landed in Ottawa because of a trade from Pittsburgh. This is a good opportunity for him.