The Boston Bruins (11-7-0) visit the Ottawa Senators (8-5-4) tonight at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa in a matchup of two teams separated by just two points in the Atlantic Division standings.

Boston enters on a seven-game win streak, powered by David Pastrňák’s 22 points through 18 games and Morgan Geekie’s team-leading 11 goals. Charlie McAvoy continues to drive the Bruins’ transition game with a team-high 14 assists, while Jeremy Swayman has steadied the crease with a .900 save percentage and a 7-4-0 record.

The Bruins’ skaters rank fourth in the NHL in goals scored (64), and their balanced top-six — with Pavel Zacha (15 points) and Elias Lindholm (13 points) contributing — has kept their attack consistent.

Ottawa enters on a six-game point streak and sits third in the Atlantic behind Boston. Drake Batherson (17 points) and Tim Stützle (16 points) lead a top line that accounts for much of the Senators’ scoring. Shane Pinto (14 points) and Claude Giroux (12 points) give Ottawa added depth, while defenseman Thomas Chabot holds a team-best +6 — though his absence tonight removes Ottawa’s most efficient two-way blueliner.

In goal, Linus Ullmark has carried the load with a .870 save percentage and a 6-6-4 record.

The key matchup is Boston’s high-end scoring depth against an Ottawa blue line missing its most reliable defender. If the Senators can slow Boston’s zone entries and protect Ullmark from high-danger chances, they can extend their point streak. But if Boston dictates pace — as it has throughout its seven-game surge — the Bruins’ offensive depth and steadier goaltending give them a clear advantage.

Prediction

Expect a fast-paced, high-scoring game with momentum swings and scoring depth on both sides. Boston’s streak and firepower give them a slight edge, but Ottawa’s home-ice and emerging consistency keep this very much a toss-up.

Projected Final Score: Bruins 4, Senators 3

How to Watch Bruins vs. Senators

Puck drop for tonight’s game between the Boston Bruins and the Ottawa Senators is set for 7:00 p.m. Eastern at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario. The game airs live locally on NESN.

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Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators

Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM Eastern

Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON

TV: NESN

Streaming: ESPN+