Ottawa vs New Jersey Prediction 1 February 2026
🔊 In the upcoming NHL regular season matchup, the Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils are set to clash. The game promises to be intriguing as these rivals are neck and neck-Ottawa currently sits in 13th place, while New Jersey is just one spot ahead in 12th. Both teams are eager to earn points to boost their playoff chances.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the statistics of official matches between the teams Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils:
- played 42 matches;
- at home ice 17 wins (including extra time), away - 21;
- scored goals: 114 against 121;
- average total of the 1st period - 1.69, 2nd - 2.05, 3rd - 1.67;
- average total of the match - 4.62.
The last time the sides met was on 10 December 2025 at the arena of the team Ottawa Senators - the match score was 3:4.
Head-to-head statistics Ottawa - New Jersey

Ottawa Senators Team Overview
The Senators display mixed form: they have secured wins and boast high scoring (13 goals in three games), but they are also dealing with the loss of key players, such as Shane Pinto, who is sidelined due to injury. The team is capable of racking up goals, yet occasionally struggles with converting chances and maintaining defensive stability. On home ice, Ottawa are considered favorites by the bookmakers, holding a slight edge thanks to their offensive firepower and confident performances in recent matches.
Match Results: Ottawa Senators

New Jersey Devils Team Overview
The New Jersey Devils are going through a tough stretch with inconsistent performances, scoring issues, and a string of injuries to key players. For instance, Jack Hughes might miss the upcoming game. Despite these challenges, they have shown they can play tight games and were close to victories in their recent outings. However, their roster issues could diminish their attacking threat, putting their result against a strong Ottawa team at risk.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
Prediction for the 1st period
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 42;
- First period wins at home for the hosts - 5; for the visitors - 7;
- Average total in the first period: 1.69;
- Today's home team averages 0.69 goals in the first period, while the visitors average 1.
First Period Stats: Ottawa Senators (home) vs New Jersey Devils (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 27 vs 29;
- Number of wins: 8 (29.63%) vs 9 (31.03%);
- Number of losses: 9 (33.33%) vs 14 (48.28%);
- Number of draws: 10 (37.04%) vs 6 (20.69%).
- Average goals scored: 0.81 vs 0.62;
- Average goals conceded: 0.96 vs 0.97.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 6 vs 3;
- Number of losses: 2 vs 1;
- Number of draws: 2 vs 6;
- Average total in the first period: 2.2 (scored - 1.4, conceded - 0.8) vs 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4).
- New Jersey Devils have not lost the 1st period in 9 of last 10 games (NHL).
- New Jersey Devils have not lost the 1st period in last 6 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 42;
- Number of wins for the home team - 17, for the away team - 21.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H:
- average total goals per match for the home team - 2.71, for the away team - 2.88;
- average total goals in H2H - 4.62;
- both teams scored in the 1st period - 14 once;
- both teams scored in the 2nd period - 19 once;
- both teams scored in the 3rd period - 13 once.
Statistics: Ottawa Senators vs New Jersey Devils
- average total in the tournament: 6.47 vs 5.5;
- average total goals scored: 3.38 vs 2.67;
- average total goals conceded: 3.32 vs 3.06;
- Ottawa Senators: average total at home in the tournament - 3.22;
- New Jersey Devils: average total away in the tournament - 2.62;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 4 (home - 3.67) vs 2.9 (away - 3.17).
- Ottawa Senators scored over 2.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games (NHL).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The upcoming match promises to be thrilling and engaging, with the home team aiming to deliver a strong performance in the offensive zone. Over their last three games, Ottawa have scored 13 goals. In their most recent outing against New Jersey, the Canadians netted 3 goals. We believe this trend is reliable, and suggest betting on Ottawa's individual total over 2.5.