San Jose Sharks at Ottawa Senators 10/21/21 - NHL Picks & Predictions

The San Jose Sharks will be on the road Thursday to take on the Ottawa Senators. San Jose comes into this game undefeated with a 2-0 record on the year after a 5-0 win against the Montreal Canadiens last game out. San Jose has dominated opponents thus far this season scoring 4.5 goals per game, while the defense has been stout as well allowing only 1.5 goals per 60 minutes.

Erik Karlsson has proven to be the offensive leader for San Jose thus far this season with one goal and three assists giving him a team high four points. Jonathan Dahlen both a team high two goals on five shots, while Timo Meier Shares the team high assist total with Karlsson at three.

The Ottawa Senators have opened the season winning two out of the first three games after a 3-2 home win last game out against the Dallas Stars. Ottawa has struggled a little bit offensively thus far this season scoring only 2.3 three goals per game, but the defense has stepped up allowing an identical 2.33 goals.

Chris Tierney led the way for the Ottawa off at against Dallas with two goals on three shots in just over 13 minutes on the ice. Nick Paul pumped in the other Ottawa goal, while Connor Brown chipped in with a team high 3 assists in the game.