A game after Bryan Rust recorded a hat trick in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 9-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, the Penguins (13-14-4) hit the road to play the Ottawa Senators (14-13-2) on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Saturday's contest.
The Penguins have put up a 6-4-0 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 38 total goals (10 power-play goals on 35 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 28.6%) while allowing 33 goals to their opponents.
Senators vs. Penguins Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Senators 4, Penguins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Senators (-124)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Senators (-1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators are 2-2-4 in overtime contests on their way to a 14-13-2 overall record.
- In the 11 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-4-1 record (good for 13 points).
- In the four games this season the Senators recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
- The Senators have scored more than two goals in 18 games (13-3-2, 28 points).
- In the 10 games when Ottawa has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 4-5-1 record (nine points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 8-7-1 (17 points).
- The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 12 games. The Senators went 5-6-1 in those contests (11 points).
Penguins Splits and Trends
- The Penguins have earned a record of 4-4-8 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 13-14-4.
- In the eight games Pittsburgh has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
- This season the Penguins registered just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Pittsburgh has six points (2-4-2) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Penguins have scored more than two goals 16 times, earning 24 points from those matchups (11-3-2).
- This season, Pittsburgh has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 12 games and picked up nine points with a record of 3-6-3.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Pittsburgh has posted a record of 8-2-3 (19 points).
- The Penguins have been outshot by opponents 17 times this season, and earned 11 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Penguins AVG | Penguins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.1 | Goals Scored | 3.03 | 17th |
| 14th | 2.97 | Goals Allowed | 3.74 | 32nd |
| 3rd | 30.8 | Shots | 29.7 | 10th |
| 8th | 27.6 | Shots Allowed | 32.1 | 30th |
| 6th | 27% | Power Play % | 23.08% | 11th |
| 23rd | 76.19% | Penalty Kill % | 81.32% | 10th |
Senators vs. Penguins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
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