- Matchup: Colorado Avalanche vs Ottawa Senators
- Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN5
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The Ottawa Senators (24-21-7) are set to clash with the Colorado Avalanche (35-6-9) this Wednesday at the Canadian Tire Centre.
In their last game, the Colorado Avalanche secured a solid 4-1 victory over the Maple Leafs. During this encounter, Colorado was called for 6 penalty minutes and capitalized on 2 power play opportunities, though they failed to score. Their offensive efficiency was evident, as they converted 4 goals from a total of 37 shots.
Defensively, the Avalanche’s opponents have accrued 138 power play chances (ranking 28th in the league), resulting in 22 power play goals. This season, Colorado has faced 1,339 shots, achieving an impressive save percentage of .913. With a total of 1,746 shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 11.3%. While at even strength, Colorado has conceded 95 goals and scored 170 goals offensively. They have received 170 power play opportunities, successfully scoring 27 times, translating to a success rate of 15.88%. Overall, they hold a total of 79 points, boasting a points percentage of .790, contributing to their league-leading 197 goals against 117 allowed.
In goal for the Avalanche will be Mackenzie Blackwood, who has participated in 271 professional games. With a record of 117 wins, 106 losses, and 29 overtime losses, he has started 254 games. Throughout his career, he has conceded 743 goals, maintaining a goals against average of 2.93. Blackwood has faced 7,902 shots and pulled off 7,159 saves, resulting in a save percentage of .906 over 13,400 minutes played. He boasts 143 quality starts, translating to a quality start percentage of .563.
On the other side, the Ottawa Senators recently emerged victorious against the Golden Knights, finishing 7-1. In this match, they netted 7 goals from 31 shots and had one power play opportunity that did not materialize into a goal.
At even strength, the Senators have scored 132 goals, with another 39 goals (ranked 7th in the NHL) coming during power plays. Their 1,481 shots put them in the 12th position in the league, resulting in a shot percentage of 11.55%. The Senators have allowed 1,299 shots against them. This season, they have recorded 171 goals and hold 55 points, leading to a points percentage of .529. They have allowed a total of 174 goals, consisting of 130 at even strength and 44 while short-handed. With 171 power play chances, their efficiency stands at 22.81%, complemented by a penalty kill rate of 72.15% against 158 attempts, and a save percentage of 86.6%.
Guarding the net for the Senators is Linus Ullmark, who has an impressive career record of 177 wins, 95 losses, and 31 ties across 319 games. His quality start percentage is at 62.8%, totaling 194 quality starts in his career. With 8,455 saves from 9,247 shots, Ullmark maintains a solid save percentage of .914. He has given up an average of 2.56 goals per game, amounting to 792 total goals conceded. He has been a starter in 309 games, accumulating 15,492 minutes played.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Expert’s Pick: Choose Ottawa
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