The #Sens may have fallen 3-2 in overtime against Montreal last night but there were several promising signs, especially Via @Senators on X

What happened: Ottawa dropped the Kraft Hockeyville exhibition in overtime Monday night. Newcomers William Eklund and Samuel Ersson factored prominently in the defeat.

Why it matters: The outing provided an early evaluation of two recent additions ahead of the 2025-26 season. Preseason results do not affect standings, leaving camp roles and roster fit as the immediate takeaway.

What to watch: Ottawa continues preseason play with Toronto visiting Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET.

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