The Ottawa Senators (31-25-5) and New York Rangers (31-26-5) square off at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, March 8 at 12:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators took down the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime in their most recent game, while the Rangers are coming off a 3-2 overtime loss to the Washington Capitals.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will secure the win in Saturday's hockey action.
Over the last 10 games for the Rangers (6-3-1), their offense has put up 33 goals while their defense has allowed 26 goals. They have recorded 25 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored three goals (12.0%).
Senators vs. Rangers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final score of Senators 4, Rangers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Senators (-131)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators have a 31-25-5 record overall, with an 8-5-13 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- In the 22 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 14-5-3 record (good for 31 points).
- In the eight games this season the Senators scored just one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has taken nine points from the 13 games this season when it scored two goals (4-8-1 record).
- The Senators have scored at least three goals 34 times, and are 27-4-3 in those games (to register 57 points).
- In the 19 games when Ottawa has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 20 points after finishing 9-8-2.
- In the 28 games when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 16-11-1 (33 points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents 30 times, and went 14-13-3 (31 points).
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have a 2-5-7 record in overtime contests this season and a 31-26-5 overall record.
- New York has earned 27 points (11-7-5) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Rangers recorded only one goal in seven games and they lost every time.
- When New York has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned 12 points (5-8-2 record).
- The Rangers have scored three or more goals in 36 games, earning 53 points from those contests.
- This season, New York has scored a single power-play goal in 20 games and registered 23 points with a record of 10-7-3.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 14-10-2 (30 points).
- The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Rangers finished 15-14-3 in those matchups (33 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 2.84 | Goals Scored | 3.03 | 13th |
| 10th | 2.85 | Goals Allowed | 3 | 19th |
| 5th | 29.7 | Shots | 29.1 | 9th |
| 15th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 30.1 | 28th |
| 14th | 23.27% | Power Play % | 19.88% | 20th |
| 21st | 76.67% | Penalty Kill % | 82.51% | 3rd |
Senators vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
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