The Ottawa Senators (17-13-2) will try to extend a five-game win streak when they face the Vancouver Canucks (16-10-6) on the road on Saturday, December 21 at 10:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here's who we expect to secure the win in Saturday's hockey game.
Over the last 10 games, the Senators are 7-2-1 while totaling 29 total goals (five power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 16.1%). They have allowed 17 goals.
Canucks vs. Senators Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Canucks 4, Senators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Canucks (-135)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Senators (+1.5)
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Canucks Splits and Trends
- The Canucks are 16-10-6 overall and 3-6-9 in overtime games.
- Vancouver is 6-2-5 (17 points) in its 13 games decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Canucks scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Vancouver has finished 1-2-3 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering five points).
- The Canucks have scored more than two goals in 22 games (15-4-3, 33 points).
- In the 15 games when Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 9-3-3 to register 21 points.
- In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, Vancouver is 8-2-1 (17 points).
- The Canucks have been outshot by opponents 20 times, and went 8-8-4 (20 points).
Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators (17-13-2 overall) have posted a record of 4-2-6 in contests that have needed OT this season.
- Ottawa has earned 17 points (8-4-1) in its 13 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Senators registered only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- Ottawa has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Senators have scored more than two goals 21 times, earning 34 points from those matchups (16-3-2).
- Ottawa has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games this season and has recorded nine points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Ottawa is 9-7-1 (19 points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 7-6-1 to register 15 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canucks Rank | Canucks AVG | Senators AVG | Senators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.09 | Goals Scored | 3.09 | 14th |
| 16th | 3.06 | Goals Allowed | 2.81 | 9th |
| 29th | 26 | Shots | 30.6 | 4th |
| 15th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 11th |
| 10th | 23.08% | Power Play % | 25% | 7th |
| 13th | 80.21% | Penalty Kill % | 76.67% | 24th |
Canucks vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia
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