Flyers vs. Senators Prediction & Picks - Oct. 8

The Ottawa Senators (2-1) host the Philadelphia Flyers (0-2-2, losers of four in a row) at Canadian Tire Centre. The game on Thursday, Oct. 8 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will win Thursday's game.

Flyers vs. Senators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Senators 6, Flyers 0.

• Moneyline Pick: Senators (-183)
• Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Senators (-1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

• The Senators were 6-12-18 in overtime contests as part of a 44-27-11 overall record last season.
• Ottawa picked up 37 points (13-11-11) in the 35 games it played that were decided by one goal.
• In the 11 games last season the Senators scored only one goal, they finished 0-10-1.
• Ottawa scored exactly two goals in 19 games last season (6-8-5 record, 17 points).
• The Senators were 38-10-6 when they scored at least three goals (to register 82 points).
• In the 30 games when Ottawa scored a single power-play goal, it went 17-7-6 to record 40 points.
• In the 55 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa was 35-17-3 (73 points).
• The Senators were outshot by their opponent in 27 games, going 8-11-8 to record 24 points.

Flyers Splits and Trends

• The Flyers (43-27-12 overall) posted a record of 17-14-31 in contests that required OT last season.
• Philadelphia picked up 28 points (9-6-10) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
• In 15 games last season when the Flyers finished with only one goal, they picked up six points (1-10-4).
• Philadelphia accumulated 22 points (8-10-6) when scoring two goals last season.
• The Flyers scored three or more goals 49 times, accumulating 80 points (38-7-4).
• Philadelphia scored a single power-play goal in 26 games last season and recorded 34 points.
• When it outshot its opponent last season, Philadelphia posted a record of 18-15-3 (39 points).
• The Flyers' opponents had more shots in 51 games last season. The Flyers went 27-15-9 in those contests (63 points).

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Flyers vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario

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