- Matchup: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Ottawa Senators
- Event Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
- Broadcast: TSN5
- Betting Odds: Blue Jackets (+126) Senators (-152)
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The Ottawa Senators (18-13-5) are set to take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (15-15-6) at the Canadian Tire Centre this Monday. The current moneyline for the game shows the Blue Jackets at +126, while the Senators stand at -152. The total goals for the matchup have been established at 6.
The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering this game on a high note, following a solid 3-1 victory against the Kings in their last outing. In that match, Columbus accrued 12 penalty minutes. While their offensive showing was average, they capitalized on 3 out of 7 power play opportunities during the contest, launching 30 shots in total.
At even strength this season, the Blue Jackets have conceded 98 goals while managing to score 85. They rank 26th in the league, facing 101 power play attempts from opponents and allowing 26 goals in those situations. For the current season, Columbus has netted 104 goals (ranking 22nd in the NHL) while allowing 124 in return. With a total of 1,085 shots taken, their shooting percentage stands at 9.6%. Currently, they have garnered 36 points, maintaining a points percentage of .500, with opponents firing off 1,108 shots against them, leading to a save percentage of .888. Additionally, Columbus has received 92 power play opportunities, converting 19 of them for a success rate of 20.65%.
In goal for this matchup will be Elvis Merzlikins. Throughout his NHL career, Merzlikins has faced 780 goals, holding an average of 3.21 goals against per game over 258 appearances. His career save percentage is .900, and he has accumulated a win-loss record of 100-106-36 in 243 starts, with 116 quality starts to his name, resulting in a quality starts rate of .477. He has faced 7,816 shots, successfully saving 7,036.
Ottawa, in their last game, faced the Sabres, suffering a 3-2 defeat. They managed 3 power play attempts and scored once, totaling 2 goals from 26 shots on goal.
This season, the Senators have recorded 116 goals, sitting at 41 points, and holding a points percentage of .569. They have allowed 113 goals against, including a combination of 85 even-strength goals and 28 goals while shorthanded. Ottawa has tallied 85 even-strength goals and 31 goals on the power play, ranking 3rd in the NHL. With 119 power play opportunities, their success rate is an impressive 26.05%. Ottawa has attempted 1,003 shots (21st in the league), achieving a shooting percentage of 11.57%, while allowing opponents 913 shots. Their penalty kill efficiency stands at 71.72% against 99 power play attempts, and their current save percentage is at 87.6%.
In the net for the Senators will likely be Linus Ullmark. Opponents are averaging 2.56 goals per game against him, and he has allowed a total of 788 goals throughout his career. Ullmark has a quality start percentage of 63.0%, with 194 quality starts across 308 games, accumulating 15,491 minutes on the ice. His overall record is 177-95-31, with a total of 8,445 saves out of 9,233 shots, culminating in a save percentage of .915.
Who will triumph in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or the moneyline?
Prediction: Go with Ottawa (-152)
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