New Jersey vs Ottawa Prediction 22 March 2025
🔊 Will the Devils extend the visitors' losing streak? New Jersey are swinging back and forth. The team remains in the top eight of the Eastern Conference but struggles to find consistency as the regular season winds down. Ottawa, on the other hand, are experiencing a noticeable slump. After a relatively long run of success, the visitors have suffered two consecutive defeats and now risk falling out of the playoff contention.
Head-to-Head
In the current regular season, these rivals have faced each other twice, exchanging away victories. First, the "Devils" triumphed in Canada's capital with a 3-1 win, and then the "Senators" returned the favor in Newark with a 2-1 victory. Both games were characterized by a lack of dangerous moments and a low number of goals. Notably, in the first game, New Jersey forward Nathan Bastian achieved a rather rare feat: he scored the winning goal while his team was shorthanded. However, the Canadian's current stats are not impressive, as he has failed to register a point in nine consecutive games.
Head-to-head statistics New Jersey - Ottawa
New Jersey Devils Team Overview
Sheldon Keefe's squad, after a string of setbacks in early March, have gradually found their way back to winning form. The hosts have emerged victorious in four of their last six games. However, two slip-ups within a single week have jeopardized the club's Stanley Cup prospects. First, the Devils were routed by Pittsburgh (3-7), and then they faltered against Calgary (3-5). In both instances, the team scored first and even went into the break with a lead, but ultimately failed to maintain their advantage. It's highly likely they'll face Carolina in the first round, which doesn't bode well for the club.
Match Results: New Jersey Devils
Ottawa Senators Team Overview
The Senators seem to be struggling to keep up in the playoff race. After an impressive six-game winning streak, Travis Green's squad has suffered back-to-back losses for the first time in a while. They first failed to put up a fight against Montreal, losing 6-3, and then endured a heavy defeat at the hands of Colorado, 5-1. While they still hold the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings, their cushion has evaporated. Another loss could push them perilously close to dropping out of the top eight. It's time for young leaders Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle to step up and prove they're ready to make their playoff debuts.
Match Results: Ottawa Senators
📌 Projected Lineups
New Jersey: Markstrom - Hughes, Pess - Meier, Hischier, Noesen
Ottawa: Ullmark - Zub, Sanderson - Tkachuk, Stützle, Giroux
🥅 Goalies
New Jersey's goaltender, Jacob Markstrom, has been underperforming recently. In his last five games, the Swede hasn't managed to save more than 90% of the shots faced and has suffered three losses. The only victory against Columbus came despite his performance in goal.
Ottawa's netminder, Linus Ullmark, is also experiencing inconsistency. After a few solid outings, the Swede faltered against Colorado, posting a 69.2% save percentage and leaving the ice before the end of the first period.
Editorial Prediction
The vast majority of recent games involving the Senators have been quite high-scoring affairs. In their quest to secure and maintain a top-8 position, the team has adopted an increasingly offensive style of play. While this approach is commendable, it doesn't always yield positive results. In 9 out of their last 10 matches, Travis Green's squad has seen at least six goals scored in total. The Devils are more than happy to engage in any goal-fest, with plenty of firepower to both score and assist. We recommend betting on over 5.5 goals.
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