Rangers vs Senators Picks and Prediction – 3/8/2025

The New York Rangers look to bounce back from a loss with a victory on the road Saturday when visiting the Ottawa Senators. New York is 31-26-5 with 67 points and tied on points for the 2nd and final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with Ottawa. New York lost to the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Wednesday in overtime. However, the Rangers have won four of the last six. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Artemi Panarin leads New York in goals scored with 26 and points with 64. Adam Fox is the leader in assists with 43 and is second in points with 48. Three players are second in goals scored with 17 each. In goal, Igor Shesterkin is 21-21-3 with a goals-against average of 2.86 and save percentage of .905. New York's power play is 21st in the NHL and its penalty kill is 4th.

The Ottawa Senators look for their second consecutive win on Saturday when hosting the New York Rangers. Ottawa is 31-25-5 with 67 points. The Senators have the identical record to New York and hold the second and final wildcard in the Eastern Conference. Ottawa defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Wednesday. Tim Stutzle scored in overtime to give the Senators the win.

Brady Tkachuk leads Ottawa in goals with 24. Tim Stutzle is the leader in assists with 44 and points with 64. In goal, Linus Ullmark is 14-11-3 with a goals against average of 2.72 and a save percentage of .910. Ottawa’s goals-for average is 2.84 and its goals-against average is 2.85. Ottawa's power play is 14th in the NHL and its penalty kill is 22nd.

The New York Rangers will pick up a victory on the road on Saturday when visiting the Ottawa Senators. New York has won four of the last six overall and the Rangers have won four of the last five head-to-head versus Ottawa. In addition, New York has won four of the last five played on Ottawa’s home ice. New York goalie Igor Shesterkin has a 2.86 goals against average. Final Score Prediction, New York Rangers win 4-2.