Montréal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators (1917) Head-to-Head

(1917) built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 57 of 111 decided meetings (51%) (plus 10 ties). 10 historical ties live in the all-time ledger, all predating the 2005 shootout rule. Postseason history is deep: 11 playoff games between the two franchises. Games average a 2.4-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via (1917)'s 10-goal win. Across the last 16 decided meetings Canadiens hold a 12-4 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 1920s produced the deepest sample with 77 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1918, so the rivalry has spanned 16 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Canadiens won 3-2 on Mar 10, 1934. Through the 1930s Canadiens have led 12-5 between the teams.