Ottawa vs New York Rangers Prediction 24 October 2026
🔊 The Rangers continue to struggle on the road, even though their offense remains productive. Four consecutive away defeats is a worrying run for a side sitting second in the Metropolitan Division. Ottawa aren't in the best spirits either: after a win over Florida, the Senators suffered a heavy and unexpected loss to San Jose. To make matters worse, they’re now without their starting goaltender Linus Ullmark. Will the hosts capitalize on New York’s troubles, or can the visitors finally snap their losing streak?
Last season, the Canadians held the advantage.
📊 During the 2025/26 regular season, Ottawa and the Rangers faced off three times. The Senators came away with two wins, while the New Yorkers claimed one victory. Ottawa also edged their rivals in total goals, outscoring them 12 to 9. However, history suggests home ice hasn’t always been an advantage for the Canadians-Ottawa have failed to secure a regulation win in six of their last seven home games against the Rangers.
Head-to-head statistics Ottawa - New York Rangers
Without Ullmark, things feel a lot more uncertain.
Ottawa currently sit third in the Atlantic Division with 14 points and a goal difference of 31:30. On home ice, Travis Green’s side have claimed victory in four of their six outings, though their most recent performance served as a reminder of how quickly things can shift. The biggest setback is the loss of Linus Ullmark, who suffered a lower-body injury against Florida and has been placed on injured reserve. That means the bulk of the goaltending duties now falls to Samuel Ersson, and the Senators’ defense will need to tighten up in front of their own net.
Against San Jose, the Canadians struck first but then committed several costly errors that the Sharks exploited in the second period. The most damaging stretch came when San Jose scored three goals in just over four minutes. Ersson allowed four goals on 26 shots, with two more finding their way into the empty net late on. After a 6-2 defeat, Jordan Spence admitted the team let their goalie down, while Green refused to pin the loss on Ersson. The netminder himself was even more critical of his own performance. With Ullmark sidelined, Ersson will now have more opportunities to prove himself-until now, all three of his starts had come in the second game of back-to-backs.
Match Results: Ottawa Senators
They score plenty, but tend to drop points on the road.
New York currently sit second in the Metropolitan Division with 15 points and a goal differential of 37:29. Offensively, the team are firing on all cylinders: their 37 goals tie them for seventh in the league, and the Rangers have already hit the four-goal mark in seven different games. However, their road form tells a different story. The last four away fixtures have all ended in defeat. The absence of Igor Shesterkin, sidelined with a lower-body injury, hasn’t helped matters. With the Russian goaltender out, Dylan Garand has taken on the bulk of the workload.
In their most recent outing against Toronto, New York once again put up four goals, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. Adam Fox was the standout performer, factoring into every scoring play for the Rangers. His four assists saw him surpass James Patrick in all-time assists for the club, moving Fox into tenth place in franchise history. Alexis Lafrenière netted his eighth goal of the season, Oliver Bjorkstrand scored for the second consecutive game, and Pavel Dorofeyev notched his third assist in four matches. While the offense continues to produce, the Rangers have yet to translate that attacking output into victories on the road.
Match Results: New York Rangers
Prediction for the 1st period
Ottawa often get off to a strong start at home against the Rangers. The Senators have scored at least once in the opening period in 12 of their last 14 head-to-head games on home ice. The bet: Ottawa over 0.5 goals in the first period at odds of 1.57.
Match Result Prediction
Home ice hasn’t always been an advantage for Ottawa when facing New York. The Senators have failed to win in regulation in six of their last seven meetings with the Rangers on Canadian soil. The pick: Rangers to avoid defeat in regulation at odds of 1.62.
Total Goals Prediction
Rangers have consistently managed to keep Ottawa’s offense in check during their head-to-head clashes. In seven of their last eight meetings, the Senators have scored fewer than four goals, and on home ice, this trend has held true in six out of seven games. The recommended bet is on Ottawa’s individual total under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.50.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
The Rangers’ four straight road defeats shouldn’t overshadow just how potent their offense has been lately. They netted five goals against Anaheim and found the back of the net four times in their most recent clash with Toronto, despite coming up short. The head-to-head record with Ottawa is also encouraging for the visitors: in four of the last five meetings, New York have scored at least three goals. With Ullmark sidelined and the Senators’ defense showing cracks in recent games, there’s every reason to expect this trend to continue. My pick: Rangers team total over 2.5 goals.
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