Jake Evans, Canadiens heating up entering showdown vs. Senators

Montreal's Jake Evans will look to extend his points streak to six games on Wednesday night when the Canadiens visit the Ottawa Senators.

Montreal is in third place in the Atlantic Division after a 3-1 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night. The Canadiens are one point ahead of the Detroit Red Wings and two points in front of the Boston Bruins in the division.

Winners of three games in a row, the Senators are five points behind the Bruins as they open a three-game homestand.