The Ottawa Senators are set to welcome the Minnesota Wild to the Canadian Tire Centre for what promises to be an intriguing defensive matchup between two of the NHL's most disciplined teams.
Both teams enter the contest riding impressive three-game winning streaks, with the Wild boasting a solid 31-17-4 record while the Senators have built momentum to reach 27-20-4 on the season.
The game features two of the league's stingiest defenses, with Ottawa allowing just 2.73 goals per game and Minnesota close behind at 2.77, setting the stage for what could be a tactical chess match.
The Senators' trio of Tim Stutzle, Drake Batherson, and Brady Tkachuk has combined for 49 goals and 79 assists this season, while the Wild counter with the dangerous duo of Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy, who have accumulated 36 goals and 55 assists between them.
Both teams have received outstanding goaltending, with Ottawa's Leevi Merilainen posting an impressive .921 save percentage and Minnesota's Filip Gustavsson maintaining a solid .914 save percentage.
As these evenly matched teams prepare to face off, fans can expect a compelling battle between two squads that have found success through defensive excellence and timely scoring.
Ottawa Senators vs. Minnesota Wild: who will win?
For tonight's Ottawa Senators vs Minnesota Wild matchup, our predictive model gives the Senators a 54.67% chance of defeating the Wild.
Ottawa Senators: 54.67% win probability
- Strong recent form (Won 3 of last 5 games - WWW--)
- Solid offensive output (142 goals scored in 51 games)
- Better defensive efficiency (140 goals against compared to Wild's 146)
Minnesota Wild: 45.33% win probability
- Recent form decline (Lost 2 of last 5 games - WWW--)
- Defensive struggles (146 goals against in 52 games)
- Road performance concerns (Lower points percentage away from home)
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Ottawa Senators vs. Minnesota Wild odds
| Ottawa Senators | Minnesota Wild | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -150 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +130 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Ottawa Senators have won 27 out of 51 matches this season.
- 2The Minnesota Wild have won 31 out of 52 matches this season.
- 3With 58 points, the Ottawa Senators holds the 7th position in the league standings.
- 4Minnesota Wild's 66 points place them 5th in the rankings.
Ottawa Senators vs. Minnesota Wild form
Ottawa Senators vs. Minnesota Wild head to head
Ottawa Senators
50%
Minnesota Wild
50%
Dec 30, 2024
Minnesota Wild
1 : 3
Ottawa Senators
Apr 3, 2024
Minnesota Wild
3 : 2
Ottawa Senators
Nov 18, 2023
Ottawa Senators
2 : 1
Minnesota Wild
Dec 18, 2022
Minnesota Wild
4 : 2
Ottawa Senators
Oct 27, 2022
Ottawa Senators
2 : 4
Minnesota Wild
Feb 23, 2022
Ottawa Senators
4 : 3
Minnesota Wild
