Senators vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks - March 9

Vancouver Canucks v Ottawa Senators

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The Ottawa Senators (31-22-9) go on the road against the Vancouver Canucks (19-36-8) at Rogers Arena on Monday, March 9 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canucks are on a four-game home losing streak.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Monday's hockey action.

Over the past 10 games, the Canucks have recorded a 2-5-3 record after totaling 24 total goals (three power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 14.3%). Their opponents have scored a combined 37 goals in those games.

Senators vs. Canucks Predictions for Monday

Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final result of Canucks 4, Senators 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+189)
  • Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

  • The Senators have gone 6-9-15 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 31-22-9.
  • Ottawa has 29 points (10-9-9) in the 28 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • In the eight games this season the Senators recorded just one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
  • Ottawa has taken 10 points from the 12 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (3-5-4 record).
  • The Senators are 28-9-4 in the 41 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 60 points).
  • In the 21 games when Ottawa has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 28 points after finishing 12-5-4.
  • In the 40 games when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 24-13-3 (51 points).
  • The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Senators went 6-7-6 in those matchups (18 points).

Canucks Splits and Trends

  • The Canucks (19-36-8 overall) have posted a record of 6-8-14 in games that have required OT this season.
  • Vancouver has earned 20 points (7-8-6) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • This season the Canucks scored just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
  • Vancouver has earned 12 points (4-12-4 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Canucks have scored three or more goals in 28 games, earning 33 points from those contests.
  • This season, Vancouver has recorded a lone power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 8-10-3 in those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 3-17-2 (eight points).
  • The Canucks' opponents have had more shots in 40 games. The Canucks went 16-18-6 in those matchups (38 points).

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Team Stats Comparison

Senators Rank Senators AVG Canucks AVG Canucks Rank
8th 3.37 Goals Scored 2.56 29th
22nd 3.19 Goals Allowed 3.71 32nd
10th 28.8 Shots 26.3 24th
2nd 24.4 Shots Allowed 29.9 28th
8th 23.62% Power Play % 18.52% 22nd
30th 73.08% Penalty Kill % 70.27% 32nd

Senators vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Monday, March 9, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia

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