The Ottawa Senators (22-18-4) welcome the Boston Bruins (22-19-5) to Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday afternoon for what promises to be a pivotal Atlantic Division matchup with significant playoff implications.
The Senators enter the contest riding impressive momentum, having won three of their last four games while showcasing a stellar defensive performance that has limited opponents to just three goals during this stretch.
Boston arrives looking to build on their recent success, following up a challenging six-game losing streak with consecutive victories over Florida and Tampa Bay, including an impressive 6-2 win against the Lightning.
The historical context adds another layer of intrigue to this matchup, as Ottawa currently leads the season series 1-0, though the teams have split their last ten meetings evenly.
Both teams bring contrasting strengths to the ice, with Ottawa's seventh-ranked defense (2.73 goals against per game) set to clash against Boston's struggling offensive unit that averages 2.65 goals per game.
As these division rivals prepare to face off, key factors including Ottawa's effective power play conversion rate of over 23 percent and Boston's recent road struggles could prove decisive in determining the outcome of this highly anticipated contest.
Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins: who will win?
For tonight's Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins matchup, our predictive model gives the Senators a 64.33% chance of defeating the Bruins.
Ottawa Senators: 64.33% win probability
- Strong defensive performance (Only 121 goals against in 44 games)
- Better goal differential (-3 compared to Bruins' -22)
- More consistent scoring (124 goals for in 44 games vs Bruins' 122 in 46)
Boston Bruins: 35.67% win probability
- Poor recent form (Recent form: WWLLL)
- Defensive struggles (144 goals against in 46 games)
- Lower points per game (1.07 compared to Senators' 1.09)
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Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins odds
| Ottawa Senators | Boston Bruins | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -130 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +115 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Ottawa Senators have won 22 out of 44 matches this season.
- 2The Boston Bruins have won 22 out of 46 matches this season.
- 3With 48 points, the Ottawa Senators holds the 9th position in the league standings.
- 4Boston Bruins's 49 points place them 8th in the rankings.
Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins form
Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins head to head
Ottawa Senators
33%
Boston Bruins
67%
Nov 10, 2024
Boston Bruins
2 : 3
Ottawa Senators
Apr 16, 2024
Boston Bruins
1 : 3
Ottawa Senators
Mar 19, 2024
Boston Bruins
6 : 2
Ottawa Senators
Jan 26, 2024
Ottawa Senators
2 : 3
Boston Bruins
Mar 21, 2023
Boston Bruins
2 : 1
Ottawa Senators
Feb 20, 2023
Boston Bruins
3 : 1
Ottawa Senators
