The Ottawa Senators (32-23-9) host the Anaheim Ducks (36-26-3) at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a loss. The Senators are coming off a 3-2 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens, while the Ducks fell to the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 in their last outing.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Ahead of this matchup, here’s who we predict to emerge victorious in Saturday’s hockey game.<\/p>\n During the last 10 outings for the Ducks, their offense has totaled 36 goals while their defense has allowed 33 (they have a 7-3-0 record in those games). In 36 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with five goals (13.9% success rate).<\/p>\n Senators vs. Ducks Predictions for Saturday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Senators 4, Ducks 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Senators (-161) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Senators Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Senators (32-23-9 overall) have a 6-9-15 record in contests that have required overtime. The Ducks have posted a record of 15-3-18 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 36-26-3. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Senators vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
\nSpread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nOttawa is 10-10-9 (29 points) in its 29 games decided by one goal.
\nIn the eight games this season the Senators recorded just one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
\nOttawa has taken 12 points from the 14 games this season when it scored two goals (4-6-4 record).
\nThe Senators have scored three or more goals in 41 games (28-9-4, 60 points).
\nIn the 22 games when Ottawa has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 12-6-4 to record 28 points.
\nIn games when it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 25-14-3 (53 points).
\nThe Senators’ opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Senators went 6-7-6 in those matchups (18 points).
\nDucks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn the 19 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 27 points.
\nAcross the nine games this season the Ducks ended with only one goal, they have earned three points.
\nAnaheim has eight points (4-5-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
\nThe Ducks have earned 64 points in their 43 games with three or more goals scored.
\nThis season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 14-2-2 in those matchups.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 20-13-1 (41 points).
\nThe Ducks have been outshot by opponents 26 times this season, and earned 30 points in those games.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario<\/p>\n