The Ottawa Senators (38-28-5) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (33-29-9) at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a win. The Senators defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in their most recent game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 7-6 shootout victory over the Vancouver Canucks.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Saturday's game.
The Blue Jackets have a 3-6-1 record over their past 10 games. They have totaled 23 goals while conceding 33 in that time. On the power play, 24 opportunities have resulted in one goal (4.2% conversion rate).
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this contest calls for a final score of Senators 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Senators (-203)
- 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 are 38-28-5 overall and 9-5-14 in overtime games.
- Ottawa has 39 points (18-6-3) in the 27 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the nine games this season the Senators recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has taken 11 points from the 15 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (5-9-1 record).
- The Senators have scored at least three goals in 41 games (33-5-3, 69 points).
- In the 23 games when Ottawa has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 26 points after finishing 12-9-2.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 20-12-1 (41 points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents in 35 games, going 17-15-3 to register 37 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 10-9-19 record in overtime matchups this season and a 33-29-9 overall record.
- In the 20 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- This season the Blue Jackets recorded only one goal in seven games and they've earned two points (0-5-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has nine points (4-9-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 43 games, earning 62 points from those contests.
- Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 25 games this season and has recorded 32 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 15-11-4 (34 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 37 games, going 16-16-5 to record 37 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th | 2.92 | Goals Scored | 3.18 | 10th |
| 13th | 2.87 | Goals Allowed | 3.35 | 26th |
| 6th | 29.3 | Shots | 28.9 | 10th |
| 16th | 28.5 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 27th |
| 12th | 23.91% | Power Play % | 18.18% | 25th |
| 19th | 77.29% | Penalty Kill % | 75% | 26th |
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario
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