The red-hot Ottawa Senators, riding a four-game winning streak and currently holding the top wild card spot in the East, welcome a Boston Bruins squad that's searching for answers amid an uncharacteristically rough season.
While the Senators' lockdown defense has been their calling card - allowing just three goals in their last two games with Linus Ullmark standing tall in net - the Bruins' typically potent offense has gone cold, managing only 12 goals in their past five outings.
The stage is set for an intriguing clash at Canadian Tire Centre, where the surging home team (34-25-5) faces off against the visiting Bruins (30-28-8) in what could be a pivotal matchup for both teams' playoff aspirations.
Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins matchup, our predictive model gives the Sens a 72.5% chance of defeating the B's.
Ottawa Senators: 72.5% win probability
- Hot streak momentum (Won 4 of last 5 games - WWWWL)
- Superior offensive output (185 goals scored vs Bruins' 179)
- Better recent point accumulation (73 points in 64 games vs Bruins' 68 in 66 games)
Boston Bruins: 27.5% win probability
- Poor recent form (WWLLL in last 5 games)
- Defensive struggles (206 goals against, ranking bottom half in conference)
- Road game disadvantage (30 wins in 66 games vs Ottawa's 34 in 64)
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Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins odds
Here are the latest odds for the NHL matchup between the Boston Bruins and the home team Ottawa Senators, set to face off on Thursday, March 13.
Ottawa Senators | Boston Bruins | |
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Moneyline | -190 (via bet365 US) | +162 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins preview
The red-hot Ottawa Senators welcome the struggling Boston Bruins to Canadian Tire Centre in what's shaping up to be a crucial Eastern Conference clash.
Ottawa's been riding their rock-solid defense lately, with Linus Ullmark standing tall between the pipes and the dynamic duo of Thomas Chabot and Nick Jensen shutting down opposing forwards.
The Bruins, despite back-to-back wins, can't seem to find their offensive groove - they've managed just 12 goals in their last five games, with only David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha showing any real consistency.
Keep an eye on Sens' young gun Tim Stutzle, who's been electric alongside Brady Tkachuk, though they'll need to crack Jeremy Swayman who's looking to bounce back from some shaky performances.
The Senators' defense has been nothing short of spectacular, giving up just three goals in their last two games while maintaining their grip on the East's top wild card spot.
Boston's recent deadline sales haven't helped their cause - they're struggling to find secondary scoring beyond their top line, with only five active skaters hitting double-digit goals this season.
This matchup has all the makings of a classic defensive battle, with Ottawa's stingy blueline going up against Boston's desperate push to stay relevant in the playoff race.
Given the Sens' current four-game winning streak and home-ice advantage, they're looking like the team to beat in this Original Six showdown.
Key stats
- 1Ottawa Senators sit 7th in Eastern Conference with 73 points, while Boston holds 12th with 68 points
- 2Senators show stronger recent form with WWWWL versus Bruins' WWLLL
- 3Ottawa maintains better goal difference (+3) compared to Boston's (-27)
- 4Senators have played 64 games to Bruins' 66, holding key games in hand
Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins form


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