Ottawa vs Colorado Prediction 20 March 2025
🔊 Can the Senators halt the visitors' winning streak? Ottawa have long been one of the league's hottest teams. Throughout the first half of March, the club didn't suffer a single regulation loss. However, that successful run has come to an end, and they now have to start over. Colorado, on the other hand, maintain their momentum and continue to climb up the standings. The visitors are already fourth in the West, and there's reason to believe their potential for growth is far from exhausted.
Head-to-Head
In the current regular season, these rivals have already faced off once. At the end of October, the Avalanche edged out a hard-fought victory on home ice with a 5-4 triumph. That clash took some time to gather momentum, but the third period exploded with seven goals. Forward Casey Mittelstadt played a crucial role in his team's success by notching a hat-trick of assists. However, he now plays for Boston following a trade.
Head-to-head statistics Ottawa - Colorado
Ottawa Senators Team Overview
Travis Green's squad have done everything in their power to secure a playoff spot in the East for the first time in years. In their last nine games, the home team suffered just one regulation loss, falling to direct rivals Montreal with a score of 6-3. However, by that point, the club had already built a slim cushion of four points, maintaining their position in the top seven of the East. Nonetheless, the battle is far from over, and the Senators could very well emerge victorious. The young dynamic duo of Tkachuk and Stützle sets the pace for all offensive plays and makes a significant impact on the ice. The potential of this team is finally beginning to unfold.
Match Results: Ottawa Senators
Colorado Avalanche Team Overview
The Avalanche have hit an impressive stride. In their last nine games, Jared Bednar's squad has stumbled only once, losing to Minnesota in a shootout (1-2). However, this setback didn't affect the team at all, as Colorado subsequently defeated Calgary (4-2) and Dallas (4-3 OT). Right now, the visitors appear to be a team with virtually no weaknesses. The playoff picture in the West is shaping up in such a way that a first-round encounter with Dallas seems almost inevitable. This promises an exhilarating matchup. Just imagine the reception Mikko Rantanen will get in Denver during the Stanley Cup.
Match Results: Colorado Avalanche
📌 Projected Lineups
Ottawa: Ullmark - Zub, Sanderson - Tkachuk, Stützle, Giroux
Colorado: Wedgewood - Makar, Toews - Necas, MacKinnon, Lehkonen
🥅 Goalkeepers
Ottawa's goaltender Linus Ullmark has not dazzled with his stats for some time, yet he consistently gets the job done. The Swede's composure in the net instills the necessary confidence in his teammates. However, against Montreal, he succumbed to pressure, saving only 87.1% of the shots he faced.
Colorado's goalie Scott Wedgewood continues to start despite being considered a backup. The Canadian hasn't particularly impressed. After a solid performance against Calgary (91.7%), he struggled in the game against his former team Dallas, saving just 86.4% of the shots.
Editor's Prediction
Yes, the Senators continue their fight for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, and every point is crucial for them, but historically, matchups against Colorado have not been in their favor. Ottawa has failed to beat the Avalanche in regulation time for nine consecutive games. Considering the current form of the visitors, we believe this trend will persist. Jared Bednar's squad are likely to secure their routine points. The key bet is Colorado will not lose.
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