Roster Rundown
Diving right into the
Ottawa Senators' locker room, Brady Tkachuk's been a standout, leading the charge with 32 goals and 45 assists this season. Tim Stutzle, not far behind, has racked up 28 goals and 40 assists. Drake Batherson, with his neat passng, has contributed 24 goals and 35 assists, causing ripples on the rink. Claude Giroux, the seasoned vet, rounds out the quartet with his 22 goals and 30 assists, always a threat when he’s on the ice. They're missing Shane Pinto and Tyler Kleven, both crucial players who’ve been sidelined with injuries, adding a wrinkle to their game plan.
Over in the
Columbus Blue Jackets' camp, Cole Sillinger's been burying those chances with 29 goals and 36 assists. Ivan Provorov's been a rock on defense; his 22 assists and solid play have anchored the team. Kirill Marchenko has netted 26 goals and added 28 assists, creating a buzz around the rink. Meanwhile, Elvis Merzlikins stands tall between the pipes, boasting a .915 save percentage. The Jackets are skating without Mathieu Olivier and Zach Werenski, both of whom have been key pieces throughout their season.
Head-to-Head
Looking back at their recent encounters, it’s been a tight race.
Ottawa Senators 3-2
Columbus Blue Jackets [recent matchup],
Ottawa Senators 3-4
Columbus Blue Jackets [earlier game], and
Ottawa Senators 2-1
Columbus Blue Jackets [another clash]. These two have danced on the ice quite a bit, and it’s usually a nail-biter.
Recent Form
Senators have had a mixed bag recently. They pulled off a win against Tampa Bay Lightning (2:1) and another thriller over Detroit Red Wings (3:4). But they stumbled against Buffalo Sabres (2:5) and Pittsburgh Penguins (1:0). Oh, and their last face-off with Blue Jackets was a win (3:2).
Columbus, meanwhile, is coming off a loss to Colorado Avalanche (3:7). They did crush Nashville Predators (8:4), lost to the Senators (3:2), and managed to outscore Vancouver Canucks (7:6) and New York Islanders (3:4). A bit of a rollercoaster, eh?
Wrap-Up
So, both teams are bringing varied results from recent games. Ottawa's juggling some lineup challenges with key players out, yet Tkachuk and Stutzle keep them competitive. Columbus, with Sillinger and Marchenko firing shots, is no pushover. Their head-to-head history suggests a closely contested game, with Ottawa slightly ahead in the win column.
Summary
Given the stats and past results, Senators seem to have a slight edge, but it’s anyone’s game when the puck drops. Ottawa’s offense, led by Tkachuk, might have the upper hand, but if Merzlikins stands on his head, Columbus could steal this one. It’ll be a battle of who wants it more. Stay tuned—this one's got all the makings of a thriller.
Match Odds Ottawa Senators – Columbus Blue Jackets
Leon's odds are 1.16 on Ottawa Senators winning on their territory.
At this moment our odds are equal to 15 on Columbus Blue Jackets visiting team's winning.
Draw odds are 7.
