Senators vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - February 22

Something has to give when the Ottawa Senators (29-23-4, on a three-game losing streak) host the Montreal Canadiens (25-26-5, also losers of three in a row). The game on Saturday, February 22 starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which squad we think will bring home the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

The Canadiens are 2-7-1 over their past 10 games, totaling 21 goals while conceding 35 in that period. On 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored five goals (22.7%).

Senators vs. Canadiens Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Senators 4, Canadiens 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Senators (-160)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Senators (-1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

• The Senators have a 29-23-4 record overall, with a 7-4-11 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• Ottawa is 13-5-3 (29 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
• In the seven games this season the Senators registered only one goal, they lost every time.
• Ottawa has scored two goals in 12 games this season (4-7-1 record, nine points).
• The Senators are 25-4-2 in the 31 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 52 points).
• In the 17 games when Ottawa has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 8-7-2 to record 18 points.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 15-10-1 (31 points).
• The Senators have been outshot by opponents in 27 games, going 13-12-2 to register 28 points.

Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens have a record of 25-26-5 this season and are 7-5-12 in overtime contests.
• Montreal has earned 25 points (11-3-3) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• Across the seven games this season the Canadiens ended with just one goal, they have earned five points.
• Montreal has earned six points (2-9-2 record) this season when scoring two goals .
• The Canadiens have earned 44 points in their 33 games with at least three goals scored.
• This season, Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal in 25 games and registered 27 points with a record of 12-10-3.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 12-9-0 (24 points).
• The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 33 times this season, and earned 29 points in those games.

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Senators vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario

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