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The Ottawa Senators (42-29-6) take a three-game win streak into a road matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets (34-33-9), who have lost three straight, on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we project to come out on top in Tuesday's game.
In the past 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have put up a 3-6-1 record after putting up 26 total goals (three power-play goals on 20 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 15.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 39 goals in those games.
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Senators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-104)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators (42-29-6 overall) have a 9-6-15 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
- Ottawa is 20-6-4 (44 points) in its 30 games decided by one goal.
- In the nine games this season the Senators scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has finished 6-10-1 in the 17 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering 13 points).
- The Senators have scored more than two goals in 44 games (36-5-3, 75 points).
- In the 25 games when Ottawa has scored a single power-play goal, it went 14-9-2 to register 30 points.
- In the 34 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 20-13-1 (41 points).
- The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 39 games. The Senators went 20-15-4 in those matchups (44 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets (34-33-9 overall) have posted a record of 10-9-19 in contests that have required OT this season.
- Columbus has earned 20 points (6-7-8) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (0-5-2) in those contests.
- When Columbus has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned nine points (4-10-1 record).
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in 45 games, earning 64 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 25 games has a record of 15-8-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 16-12-4 (36 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 38 games, going 16-17-5 to record 37 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th | 2.87 | Goals Scored | 3.14 | 11th |
| 10th | 2.77 | Goals Allowed | 3.43 | 28th |
| 8th | 29.1 | Shots | 29.1 | 8th |
| 17th | 28.7 | Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 27th |
| 13th | 22.98% | Power Play % | 18.29% | 25th |
| 19th | 77.88% | Penalty Kill % | 75.98% | 25th |
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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