The Ottawa Senators bring their impressive five-game winning streak to Rogers Arena as they face off against the Vancouver Canucks in a compelling cross-conference matchup on Saturday night.
The Senators have been one of the NHL's hottest teams lately, losing just three of their previous 12 games while riding the exceptional goaltending of Linus Ullmark, who has allowed only seven goals in his last seven starts.
The Canucks, despite holding a strong overall record, enter the contest looking to snap a two-game skid and have managed just seven goals in their last four games.
This meeting marks the second and final regular-season encounter between these Canadian rivals, with Vancouver having claimed a 4-3 victory in their November matchup to extend their winning streak to five games in the head-to-head series.
Both teams have shown identical offensive output this season, averaging 3.09 goals per game, but Ottawa's ninth-ranked defense (2.81 goals against per game) could prove to be the difference-maker against Vancouver's 17th-ranked defensive unit.
As these teams prepare to battle at Rogers Arena, the contrast between Ottawa's surging momentum and Vancouver's recent struggles sets the stage for what promises to be an intriguing hockey contest between two teams heading in opposite directions.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Ottawa Senators: who will win?
For tonight's Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators matchup, our predictive model gives the Senators a 68.33% chance of defeating the Canucks.
Ottawa Senators: 68.33% win probability
- Hot Streak (Perfect 5-0 in last 5 games - WWWWW recent form)
- Strong Offensive Output (99 goals scored in 32 games, averaging 3.09 goals per game)
- Better Goal Differential (-8 compared to Canucks' even differential)
Vancouver Canucks: 31.67% win probability
- Inconsistent Recent Form (LLWLW in last 5 games)
- Defensive Struggles (99 goals against in 32 games)
- Lower Points Total (38 points in 32 games compared to Ottawa's 36 in 32 games)
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Vancouver Canucks vs. Ottawa Senators odds
| Vancouver Canucks | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -130 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +110 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Vancouver Canucks have won 16 out of 32 matches this season.
- 2The Ottawa Senators have won 17 out of 32 matches this season.
- 3With 38 points, the Vancouver Canucks holds the 8th position in the league standings.
- 4Ottawa Senators's 36 points place them 8th in the rankings.
Vancouver Canucks vs. Ottawa Senators form
Vancouver Canucks vs. Ottawa Senators head to head
Vancouver Canucks
83%
Ottawa Senators
17%
Nov 24, 2024
Ottawa Senators
3 : 4
Vancouver Canucks
Jan 3, 2024
Vancouver Canucks
6 : 3
Ottawa Senators
Nov 10, 2023
Ottawa Senators
2 : 5
Vancouver Canucks
Mar 12, 2023
Vancouver Canucks
5 : 2
Ottawa Senators
Nov 9, 2022
Ottawa Senators
4 : 6
Vancouver Canucks
Apr 20, 2022
Vancouver Canucks
3 : 4
Ottawa Senators
