Senators vs Sharks Picks and Prediction – 11/28/2024

On Wednesday, the Ottawa Senators (8-11-1) face off against the San Jose Sharks (6-12-5) at the SAP Center at San Jose in San Jose, California. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

San Jose comes into this matchup on a three-game losing streak and has dropped four of their last five games prior to their game against the Los Angeles Kings. In a 4-2 defeat against the Buffalo Sabres, Tyler Toffoli contributed an assist for the San Jose Sharks. Throughout the season, Mikael Granlund has been the Sharks' top performer in terms of points, recording 24 points to date. Trailing him is William Eklund, who holds the second spot on the team with 17 points so far this year. Granlund and Toffoli are tied as San Jose’s leading goal-scorers, each having found the back of the net 9 times this season. Additionally, Granlund also leads the team in assists, with 15 set-ups to his name. On average, the Sharks have been managing 2.4 goals per game this season.

Ottawa enters this game on a five-game losing streak prior to their game against Calgary. In their 4-3 defeat against the Vancouver Canucks, Tim Stützle contributed an assist for the Ottawa Senators. So far this season, Quinn Hughes has been Ottawa’s top point producer, racking up an impressive 19 points. Close behind him is J.T. Miller, who has accumulated 16 points to date. When it comes to goals, J.T. Miller, Elias Pettersson, Kiefer Sherwood, and Brock Boeser are tied as the team’s leading scorers, each recording six goals this season. Hughes also leads the team in assists, tallying a total of 15 so far. Unfortunately, the Senators are in the midst of a tough stretch, losing their last five consecutive games. During this slump, the team has struggled defensively, conceding an average of 4.2 goals per game. These struggles have landed Ottawa in second-to-last place in the Atlantic Division standings. Despite their difficulties, the Senators are averaging 3.1 goals per game this season—a reflection of their offensive potential, even in the face of ongoing challenges.

The Ottawa Senators have struggled recently in road games, losing six of their last nine matches away from home. Meanwhile, the San Jose Sharks have also faced challenges, holding a subpar record in games played on their home ice. With both teams faltering in key areas, they’re eager to find an offensive boost that could shift momentum in their favor and turn things around. Give me the road team in a low scoring affair. Final Score Prediction, Ottawa Senators win 2-1.