Canadiens' Kirby Dach Sends Blunt Message to Senators Player After Aggressive Clash

Speaking during the postgame media availability, Dach did not mince words about Sebrango's actions.

“Strange play. It’s not a hockey play,” Dach said. “It’s definitely something that if you did it out on the street, you’d be in a lot of trouble.”

The Canadiens forward had already scored once and assisted on another in the win as he keeps fighting for his future in Montreal.

Dach acknowledged that the extended power-play time gave his line plenty of puck touches, but he stressed the importance of staying smart and protecting his teammates after the incident in a matchup full of confrontations.

Dach's teammate Alex Newhook also weighed in, calling Sebrango’s actions reckless.

“If you look at the play, it felt like it was three seconds late. Backs turned to the boards, you see numbers,” Newhook said. “The guy’s talking a lot during the game, wanted to fight someone, and I think that’s kind of a cheap way to show who you are, and that’s all I’ll say about it.”

Sebrango did not speak publicly after the game, but Ottawa coach Travis Green did and called his player out.

“Sebrango’s got to, probably, control himself there,” Green said. “It’s an emotional game, it’s easy to say from the outside.”

The clash added to an already violent night that sa both teams combine for 152 penalty minutes, including nine fighting majors and seven misconducts.

The rivals will not have to wait long for another meeting, with Canadiens and Senators squaring off again Saturday in Montreal to close out the preseason before opening their regular season series on Nov. 1.