Senators vs. Capitals Prediction & Picks - March 18

The Ottawa Senators (34-23-9) will aim to extend a three-game road win streak when they face the Washington Capitals (33-27-8) on Wednesday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Wednesday's contest.

During the last 10 outings for the Capitals (5-4-1), their offense has scored 27 goals while their defense has conceded 23 goals. They have recorded 32 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (18.8%).

Senators vs. Capitals Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Capitals 4, Senators 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Capitals (+115)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

• The Senators (34-23-9 overall) have a 6-9-15 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• In the 29 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 10-10-9 record (good for 29 points).
• In the eight games this season the Senators scored only one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
• Ottawa has taken 14 points from the 15 games this season when it scored two goals (5-6-4 record).
• The Senators have scored at least three goals 42 times, and are 29-9-4 in those games (to record 62 points).
• In the 22 games when Ottawa has scored a single power-play goal, it went 12-6-4 to register 28 points.
• In the 44 games when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 27-14-3 (57 points).
• The Senators have been outshot by opponents in 19 games, going 6-7-6 to register 18 points.

Capitals Splits and Trends

• The Capitals have a record of 33-27-8 this season and are 5-8-13 in overtime matchups.
• Washington has earned 20 points (9-8-2) in its 19 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Capitals registered only one goal in nine games and they've earned two points (1-8-0) in those contests.
• Washington has 11 points (3-9-5) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
• The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 40 games, earning 61 points from those contests.
• Washington has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has recorded 23 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 19-12-3 (41 points).
• The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 12-12-4 to register 28 points.

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Senators vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.

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