The Ottawa Senators (23-19-7) host the Nashville Predators (23-22-4) at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Senators knocked off the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 in their last game, while the Predators are coming off a 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which squad we think will bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
In the last 10 outings for the Predators (5-5-0), their offense has scored 27 goals while their defense has given up 34 goals. They have registered 24 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (20.8%).
Senators vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Predators 4, Senators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Predators (-102)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators are 23-19-7 overall and 5-7-12 in overtime games.
- In the 23 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-8-7 record (good for 23 points).
- In the six games this season the Senators scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has scored a pair of goals in 11 games this season (2-5-4 record, eight points).
- The Senators are 21-7-3 in the 31 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 45 points).
- In the 17 games when Ottawa has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 10-5-2 record (22 points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 16-11-2 (34 points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 6-7-5 to register 17 points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have posted a record of 7-4-11 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 23-22-4.
- Nashville has earned 26 points (11-3-4) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Predators scored only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (1-5-0) in those contests.
- Nashville has earned 13 points (5-8-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Predators have scored more than two goals in 24 games, earning 35 points from those contests.
- This season, Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 9-9-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Nashville has posted a record of 8-10-1 (17 points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 29 games, going 14-12-3 to record 31 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.27 | Goals Scored | 2.82 | 24th |
| 27th | 3.35 | Goals Allowed | 3.39 | 29th |
| 13th | 28.4 | Shots | 28.1 | 16th |
| 3rd | 25.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 21st |
| 7th | 24.07% | Power Play % | 20% | 16th |
| 31st | 72.11% | Penalty Kill % | 80.27% | 13th |
Senators vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
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