Devils vs Senators Picks and Prediction – 10/17/2024

The New Jersey Devils will be visiting Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, where they will take on the Ottawa Senators. Get the rest of our free NHL picks here! The Devils are the number one team in the Metropolitan, posting a 4-2 record through six games. The Devils suffered a 4-2 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday,  as Jacob Markstrom gave up 3 goals on 30 shots.

Jacob Markstrom will be New Jersey’s starting goaltender in this game, he’s posted a 2.78 goals against average through 4 games. Paul Cotter leads the Devils with 4 goals, while Stefan Noesen and Jesper Bratt lead the way with six points each. Markstrom has had an immediate impact with his new squad, as the Devils are giving up just 2.17 goals per game (5th in NHL).

The Ottawa Senators have improved to a 2-1 record which places them fourth in the Atlantic Division. After a loss to Montreal on Saturday, the Senators bounced back with an 8-7 overtime victory over Los Angeles on Monday. Josh Norris picked up 2 goals and an assist including the overtime winner, while Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle dished out 3 assists each.

Anton Forsberg will be making his first start of the season on Thursday, he posted a 15-12-2 record to go along with a .890 save percentage in 2023-24. Tim Stutzle continues to impress this year, leading Ottawa with 3 goals and 3 assists. The Senators have been scoring and allowing an even 4.0 goals per game.

Despite defeating the Kings on Monday, the Senators are hoping for a more controlled game after giving up 7 goals. The Devils have come out strong, as they now look to bounce back after a loss from Carolina. Expect Markstrom to shut the door in this game, leading New Jersey to the win. Final score prediction, Devils win and covers the puck line 4-2.