- Matchup: Anaheim Ducks vs Ottawa Senators
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN5
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The Anaheim Ducks (36-26-3) are heading to the Canadian Tire Centre this Saturday to compete against the Ottawa Senators (32-23-9).
Seeking a rebound after their recent 6-4 loss to the Maple Leafs, the Anaheim Ducks look to improve their performance on the ice. Anaheim spent 40 minutes in the penalty box during that game but showed notable effort, securing 5 power play opportunities without converting. They scored only once out of 40 shots on goal.
On defense, Anaheim’s opponents have had 211 power play chances, ranking 3rd in the league, resulting in 49 successful goals. The Ducks have faced a total of 1,882 shots, achieving a save percentage of .879. With 1,975 shots taken by them, the Ducks maintain a shooting percentage of 10.7%. At even strength, Anaheim has allowed 179 goals while scoring 176. With 201 power play tries leading to 35 goals, their efficiency stands at 17.41%. Currently, they have accumulated 75 points with a points percentage of .577, netting 211 goals (13th in the NHL) but conceding 228.
In net for the Ducks is Lukas Dostal, who boasts a career record of 68-73-15 over 166 games, starting 151. Dostal has conceded 497 goals, with a goals-against average of 3.29. He has faced 4,944 shots, making 4,447 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .899 across 6,522 minutes played. Throughout his career, he has achieved 81 quality starts with a quality start rate of .536.
The Ottawa Senators recently lost 3-2 to the Canadiens, converting 1 out of 3 power play opportunities, generating 2 goals from 34 shots on goal.
With a total of 1,843 shots taken (15th overall), Ottawa’s shooting percentage stands at 11.56%, while they’ve allowed 1,555 shots against. Their penalty kill is at 73.26%, surrendering 187 power play chances and maintaining a save percentage of 87.1%. This season, the Senators have notched 207 power play opportunities with a conversion rate of 23.19%. They’ve scored 165 even-strength goals and 48 power play goals (5th in the league), but they have also permitted 201 goals, including 151 even-strength goals and 50 during disadvantages. Overall, the Senators have scored 213 goals and secured 73 points with a points percentage of .570.
Opposing Dostal will be Linus Ullmark, who holds a professional record of 182-96-33 over 327 games. Ullmark has a quality start rate of 62.5%, contributing to his 198 quality starts. With 8,622 saves from 9,434 shots, he has a save percentage of .914, allowing an average of 2.56 goals per game with a total of 812 goals conceded. He has started in 317 games, amassing 15,512 minutes on the ice.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Choose Anaheim
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