- Matchup: Ottawa Senators vs Nashville Predators
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network South
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This Thursday, the Ottawa Senators (23-19-7) get ready to face the Nashville Predators (23-22-4) at the Bridgestone Arena.
The Ottawa Senators head into this matchup feeling optimistic following their recent 4-1 triumph over the Blue Jackets. Their offensive effort was commendable, scoring 4 goals from 21 shots. Despite having three power play opportunities, the Senators were unable to convert. They accumulated a total of 8 penalty minutes during the game.
When examining their overall performance, the Ottawa Senators have recorded 160 goals (ranking 12th in the league) while allowing 164. This season, they’ve secured 53 points, yielding a points percentage of .541. Ottawa has capitalized on 39 goals from 163 power play chances, showcasing a success rate of 23.93%. During even strength play, the Senators have conceded 123 goals while scoring 121. With a shooting percentage of 11.5%, they’ve attempted 1,388 shots. Defensively, Ottawa has faced 1,234 shots against, registering a save percentage of .867. Their opponents have had 147 power play opportunities (ranked 14th in the NHL) and scored 41 goals in those attempts.
James Reimer is slated to be the starting goalie for this contest. Over his career, Reimer has participated in 527 games, holding a record of 226-187-66 and has made 481 starts. Opponents have netted 1,392 goals against him, yielding a goals-against average of 2.89. He has faced 15,420 shots, making 14,028 saves, which gives him a save percentage of .910 over 27,830 minutes on the ice. Throughout his career, Reimer has tallied 250 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .520.
In their last game, the Nashville Predators faced off against the Sabres, suffering a 5-3 loss. They had two power play opportunities but failed to add to their score, managing just 3 goals from 34 shots on target.
For the current season, the Nashville Predators have recorded 138 goals and 50 points, resulting in a points percentage of .510. They have surrendered 166 goals, with 137 scored against them at even strength and 29 while short-handed. Nashville has netted 109 even-strength goals and ranks 17th in the league with 29 power play goals from 145 chances, reflecting a 20.00% success rate. They have attempted 1,382 shots (16th in the NHL), managing a shooting percentage of 9.99% while allowing 1,420 shots against. Their penalty kill stands at 80.27%, having defended 147 power play attempts, with a current team save percentage of 88.3%.
Juuse Saros will man the net for Nashville. He boasts an impressive 12,082 saves out of 13,237 shots, giving him a .913 save percentage. Saros’ career record stands at 221-166-41 over 446 games, having made 429 starts and accumulated 21,715 minutes on ice. His quality start percentage is noted at 58.5%, with 251 quality starts in his tenure.
Which team will emerge victorious tonight in this NHL clash against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Favor Ottawa
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