The Ottawa Senators (26-20-4) will try to continue a three-game home win streak when they take on the Washington Capitals (34-11-5) on Thursday, January 30 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here is who we expect to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
The Capitals' offense has put up 26 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has conceded only 11 goals. They have recorded 24 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (16.7%). They are 8-1-1 over those games.
Senators vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter expects a final result of Capitals 4, Senators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-109)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Senators (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators have a 26-20-4 record overall, with a 6-4-10 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the 19 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-4-3 record (good for 27 points).
- In the five games this season the Senators registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has taken nine points from the 12 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (4-7-1 record).
- The Senators have scored more than two goals 27 times, and are 22-3-2 in those games (to register 46 points).
- In the 14 games when Ottawa has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-5-2 record (16 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 13-10-1 (27 points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents 23 times, and went 12-9-2 (26 points).
Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals have a 34-11-5 record this season and are 5-5-10 in matchups that have required overtime.
- Washington has earned 23 points (10-4-3) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- In six games this season when the Capitals ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-4-1).
- Washington has five points (2-5-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 35 games, earning 65 points from those contests.
- This season, Washington has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 14-4-3 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 20-5-1 (41 points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 22 games, going 13-5-4 to register 30 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Capitals AVG | Capitals Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | 2.72 | Goals Scored | 3.48 | 3rd |
| 6th | 2.7 | Goals Allowed | 2.34 | 1st |
| 10th | 29.2 | Shots | 27.3 | 22nd |
| 11th | 27.4 | Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 12th |
| 13th | 22.01% | Power Play % | 22.7% | 11th |
| 16th | 78.87% | Penalty Kill % | 84.67% | 2nd |
Senators vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 30, 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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