Shane Pinto shone in the NHL pre-season finale, scoring a hat trick to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. The Senators finished with a strong 5-1-1 record, while the Canadiens ended at 2-4.

Pinto's performance included two goals in the first period, setting the tone for the game. Michael Amadio also contributed with a goal, while Linus Ullmark made 23 saves. The Canadiens managed goals from Christian Dvorak and Arber Xhekaj, but struggled against Ottawa's defense.