Canadiens vs Senators Picks and Prediction – 4/13/2024
On Saturday, the Montreal Canadiens (30-36-12) face off against the Ottawa Senators (34-40-4) at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. The Senators were shut out, 2-0, to Florida. Get our free NHL Picks all season long!
Ottawa comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against Tampa Bay. Brady Tkachuk leads Ottawa in scoring, totaling 34 goals. Drake Batherson is their second-leading scorer with a total of 27 goals scored this year. Ottawa’s assists-leader, Tim Stutzle, leads with 52 assists so far this season. Stutzle also leads the Senators in points scored with 70 total this season. In their last five games, Ottawa has allowed an average of 3.4 goals and currently sits in second-to-last place in the Atlantic Division standings with a total of 72 points. Ottawa is hoping to snap their losing streak and defeat a team that is neck and neck with them in the bottom of the division standings. Overall, the Senators score an average of 3.1 goals per game.
Montreal enters this game on a one-game winning streak, but has dropped three of their last five games prior to their game against the Islanders. In a recent game against Philadelphia, Juraj Slafkovsky achieved his first career hat trick for the Montreal Canadiens in a 9-3 victory. Nick Suzuki is the leading goal scorer for Montreal this season with 33 goals, followed by Cole Caufield with 24 goals. Mike Matheson leads the team in assists with 49 so far this season. Nick Suzuki also leads in total points scored with 75 points. Montreal has struggled defensively in their last five games, allowing an average of 4.4 goals per game and currently sits at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings with 72 points. Despite this, they are looking to build on their recent win streak and carry that momentum into their upcoming game against Ottawa. On average, the Canadiens score 2.8 goals per game.
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Get expert picks from the hottest cappersOttawa is aiming to win all games in the season against Montreal, while Montreal is looking to break Ottawa's streak. The teams have had some difficulties recently, with Ottawa performing well at home and Montreal facing challenges on the road. Montreal's recent dominant win against Philly might boost their confidence and provide the momentum they need to compete effectively in this upcoming game against Ottawa. Final Score Prediction, Ottawa Senators win 6-3.