The Montreal Canadiens' 142-day stranglehold on the Atlantic Division has ended at the red-hot hands of the Ottawa Senators.

Upon winning their sixth consecutive game on Saturday in Colorado, the Sens jumped into first place and knocked Montreal out of top spot for the first time since Oct. 20.

Through 67 games, Ottawa's earned 84 points - the same total as Montreal - but by virtue of points percentage, the Senators hold a slim edge with one game in hand.

Ottawa's managed an 8-2 record over its past 10 games, and remains undefeated since a series of trade deadline moves.

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