The struggling New Jersey Devils welcome the Ottawa Senators to the Prudential Center in what shapes up to be a defensive chess match between two playoff hopefuls.
Both teams enter with impressive defensive credentials - the Devils allowing just 2.60 goals per game behind Jake Allen's stellar .914 save percentage, while the Senators counter with a stingy 2.88 goals against average anchored by Linus Ullmark's rock-solid netminding.
With the Devils looking to snap out of a cold stretch that's seen them win just five of their last ten, and the Senators aiming to bounce back from consecutive losses, this Metropolitan Division clash between the home team Devils and away team Senators has all the makings of a tight, low-scoring affair.
New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators prediction: who will win?
For tonight's New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators matchup, our predictive model gives the Sens a 55.5% chance of defeating the Devils.
Ottawa Senators: 55.5% win probability
- Superior offensive output (199 goals scored vs Devils' 209 in 2 fewer games)
- Better recent momentum (LLWWW vs Devils' LWLWW in last 5 games)
- More efficient scoring rate (2.93 goals per game vs Devils' 2.98)
New Jersey Devils: 44.5% win probability
- Inconsistent home performance (37 wins in 70 games, lower win percentage than Senators)
- Defensive vulnerabilities (183 goals against, higher than Senators' defensive record)
- Recent form instability (3 losses in last 5 games showing defensive gaps)
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New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators odds
Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the New Jersey Devils host the Ottawa Senators at home on Saturday, March 22.
| New Jersey Devils | Ottawa Senators | |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | -115 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +100 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators preview
The Devils welcome Ottawa to the Prudential Center for what's shaping up to be a defensive chess match between two playoff hopefuls.
Both squads have hit a rough patch lately - the Sens dropping their last two, while New Jersey's managed just five wins in their previous ten outings.
Keep your eyes on the Senators' dynamic duo of Tim Stutzle and Drake Batherson, who've been lighting it up with a combined 39 goals and 85 assists this season.
On the Devils' side, Jesper Bratt and Nico Hischier have been carrying the offensive load, though the team's recent five-goal output across two games suggests they're due for a breakout.
The real story here might be between the pipes, where Jake Allen's stellar .914 save percentage for New Jersey could prove the difference-maker against Ottawa's Linus Ullmark.
While both teams have struggled to find the back of the net lately, their defensive units have been rock-solid - the Devils allowing just 2.60 goals per game and the Sens not far behind at 2.88.
Look for defensemen Thomas Chabot and Jake Sanderson to play crucial roles in shutting down the Devils' top lines, while New Jersey's Johnathan Kovacevic and Brenden Dillon aim to do the same.
This one's got all the makings of a tight, low-scoring affair that could come down to which team's top scorers can break through the defensive gridlock.
Key stats
- 1Devils sit 6th in Eastern Conference with 80 points from 70 games, while Senators hold 7th spot with 77 points from 68 games
- 2Devils show mixed recent form (LWLWW) compared to Senators' stronger streak (LLWWW)
- 3Devils maintain better defensive record with 183 goals against versus Senators' 198 goals conceded
- 4Both teams display similar offensive output - Devils with 209 goals scored, Senators with 199 goals for
New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators form
New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators head to head
New Jersey Devils
67%
Ottawa Senators
33%
Jan 19, 2025
New Jersey Devils
1 : 2
Ottawa Senators
Oct 17, 2024
Ottawa Senators
1 : 3
New Jersey Devils
Apr 6, 2024
Ottawa Senators
3 : 4
New Jersey Devils
Mar 23, 2024
New Jersey Devils
2 : 5
Ottawa Senators
Dec 30, 2023
Ottawa Senators
2 : 6
New Jersey Devils
Mar 25, 2023
New Jersey Devils
5 : 3
Ottawa Senators
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