The Boston Bruins (23-19-6) welcome the Ottawa Senators (24-19-4) to TD Garden for a pivotal Atlantic Division matchup that could shake up the standings, as both teams are currently locked in a four-way tie for fourth place.
The Senators enter the contest having won three of their last four road games, despite coming off a disappointing 5-0 loss to the Rangers, while the Bruins look to build momentum following their impressive 6-3 victory over San Jose.
Ottawa has dominated the season series so far, leading 2-0 and holding a strong 6-3-1 record in their last 10 meetings against Boston.
The matchup presents an intriguing contrast between Ottawa's ninth-ranked defense, allowing just 2.79 goals per game, and Boston's offensive capabilities led by David Pastrnak, who has accumulated 53 points from 22 goals and 31 assists this season.
Special teams could prove decisive, with Ottawa converting over 22 percent of their power play opportunities facing Boston's struggling penalty kill unit, which ranks 25th in the league.
As these Atlantic Division rivals prepare to face off, both teams recognize the significant implications this game holds for their playoff positioning and divisional standing.
Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators: who will win?
For tonight's Boston Bruins vs Ottawa Senators matchup, our predictive model gives the Senators a 50.67% chance of defeating the Bruins.
Ottawa Senators: 50.67% win probability
- Better goal differential (Even goal differential with 132 GF and 132 GA)
- Superior recent form (LWWLW compared to Bruins' LWLWW)
- More consistent scoring (132 goals in 47 games, 2.81 goals per game)
Boston Bruins: 49.33% win probability
- Poor goal differential (-24, with 134 GF and 158 GA)
- Lower points per game (1.06 compared to Senators' 1.11)
- Defensive struggles (158 GA in 49 games, 3.22 GA per game)
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Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators odds
| Boston Bruins | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -102 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -105 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The Boston Bruins have won 23 out of 49 matches this season.
- 2The Ottawa Senators have won 24 out of 47 matches this season.
- 3With 52 points, the Boston Bruins holds the 10th position in the league standings.
- 4Ottawa Senators's 52 points place them 8th in the rankings.
Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators form
Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators head to head
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Jan 18, 2025
Ottawa Senators
6 : 5
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Nov 10, 2024
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2 : 3
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Apr 16, 2024
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1 : 3
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Mar 19, 2024
Boston Bruins
6 : 2
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Jan 26, 2024
Ottawa Senators
2 : 3
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Mar 21, 2023
Boston Bruins
2 : 1
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