Washington vs Ottawa Prediction 3 March 2025
📢 Will the "Capitals" break their losing streak? Washington couldn't keep up with the pace of the leadership race and started consistently dropping points. The club from the US capital has suffered three consecutive defeats, and it seems this might not be the end. Ottawa, on the other hand, has struggled out of a crisis, securing their first victory in a long time. However, the fight for a playoff spot is still ahead for the club.
Head-to-Head
In the current regular season, the opponents have faced each other twice and exchanged victories. In mid-January, the "Capitals" came out on top (1:0 OT), and two weeks later, the "Senators" took revenge (5:4 OT). Both encounters took place in the capital of Canada and were characterized by an extremely intense nature. The most productive player in those matches was Washington's forward Alexander Ovechkin. The Russian scored two goals and made further strides towards Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record. Only 10 goals remain to reach the coveted mark, and the fate of this achievement is entirely in the hands of the Moscow Dynamo graduate.
Head-to-head statistics Washington - Ottawa
Washington Capitals Team Overview
Spencer Carbery's team has lost their momentum. The "Capitals" have suffered three consecutive defeats against Calgary (1-3), St. Louis (2-5), and Tampa (1-3). In reality, this slump was quite expected; the team simply couldn't maintain such a pace indefinitely. It's surprising how they managed to hold on for so long. Nevertheless, the club's tournament position is not under threat, thanks to their numerous past successes which have built an impressive cushion. However, if the losing streak continues, there is a significant risk of losing the top spot. But the main goal for the team is to perform well in the playoffs.
Match Results: Washington Capitals
Ottawa Senators Team Overview
The club from the capital of Canada experienced a significant slump in February. The break for international matches did not help the team at all. Right after the break, the "Senators" suffered two more defeats, extending their losing streak to five consecutive losses. Travis Green's team managed to turn things around by defeating San Jose in their last game (5:3), but a victory against an obvious underdog is unlikely to be considered significant. Ahead lies a very challenging final stretch of the regular season for the visitors, during which they are contending for a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in many years.
Match Results: Ottawa Senators
🏒 TENTATIVE LINEUPS
Washington: Thompson - Carlson, Sandin - Protas, Strome, Ovechkin
Ottawa: Ullmark - Zub, Sanderson - Giroux, Stützle, Tkachuk
🥅 GOALIES
Washington's goalie Logan Thompson is currently performing well below expectations. In the last four games, the Canadian managed to save more than 90% of shots on goal only once and suffered three losses. The slump in the goalkeeper's performance coincided entirely with the team's crisis. As it turned out, much depends on the play at the last line of defense here.
Ottawa's goalkeeper Linus Ullmark played in four consecutive games for the first time in a long while and only had one poor performance. In the matchup against Montreal, the Swede managed to save only 66.7% of shots on goal and was replaced midway through the second period. Nevertheless, the goalie remains the undisputed first choice for the team.
Editor's Prediction
In most cases, the "Capitals" "put the pedal to the metal" right from the first minutes. The team consciously accelerates the pace in their matches from the start. In eight of Washington's last nine games, at least one goal was scored in the first period. Recently, this pace hasn't brought the team much luck, but the players are unlikely to abandon it. Ottawa will likely match the proposed speed and try to respond shot for shot. Our key bet is on a total of more than 1.5 pucks in the 1st period.No comments
Betting Tips: Washington Capitals - Ottawa Senators
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