The Ottawa Senators (36-26-5), winners of four home games in a row, host the Colorado Avalanche (41-25-3) at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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The Senators' offense has scored 38 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 28 goals. They have registered 31 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored seven goals (22.6%). They are 7-2-1 over those contests.
Avalanche vs. Senators Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Senators 4, Avalanche 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Senators (+100)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Senators (+1.5)
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Avalanche Splits and Trends
- The Avalanche are 6-3-9 in overtime contests as part of a 41-25-3 overall record.
- Colorado is 13-4-1 (27 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- In the 12 games this season the Avalanche scored just one goal, they went 1-9-2 (four points).
- Colorado has taken seven points from the 11 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (3-7-1 record).
- The Avalanche have scored more than two goals 43 times, and are 37-6-0 in those games (to register 74 points).
- In the 26 games when Colorado has scored a single power-play goal, it has an 18-7-1 record (37 points).
- In the 43 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Colorado is 26-15-2 (54 points).
- The Avalanche have been outshot by opponents 21 times, and went 13-8-0 (26 points).
Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators have a record of 36-26-5 this season and are 9-5-14 in overtime matchups.
- Ottawa has earned 35 points (16-5-3) in its 24 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Senators recorded only one goal in eight games and they lost every time.
- Ottawa has earned 11 points (5-8-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Senators have earned 65 points in their 39 games with three or more goals scored.
- Ottawa has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has recorded 24 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Ottawa has posted a record of 20-11-1 (41 points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents 32 times this season, and earned 33 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Avalanche Rank | Avalanche AVG | Senators AVG | Senators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.3 | Goals Scored | 2.94 | 17th |
| 13th | 2.86 | Goals Allowed | 2.85 | 11th |
| 5th | 29.6 | Shots | 29.5 | 6th |
| 3rd | 26.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 16th |
| 10th | 24.1% | Power Play % | 23.29% | 12th |
| 15th | 78.57% | Penalty Kill % | 77.72% | 18th |
Avalanche vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
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