- Matchup: Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins
- Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: TSN5, NESN
- Betting Odds: Senators (-109) Bruins (-106)
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The Ottawa Senators (1-0-0) are traveling to TD Garden this Monday to challenge the Boston Bruins (2-1-0). The current moneyline has Ottawa at -109, while Boston sits at -106. The total is set at 6 goals.
The Ottawa Senators are riding a wave of confidence following their 3-2 victory over the Maple Leafs in their last game. Despite a mid-tier offensive performance, they successfully converted 3 out of 29 shots. They were awarded 4 power play chances but failed to capitalize. Ottawa also spent 10 minutes in the penalty box during the match.
Opponents of the Ottawa Senators have received 4 power play opportunities (28th in the league) but have only managed to score once. The Senators have faced 29 shots against them, achieving a save percentage of .931. They’ve fired 29 shots themselves, with a shooting percentage of 10.3%. In even-strength situations, Ottawa has allowed just 1 goal while scoring 3. With 4 power play attempts this season, they have yet to score. Currently, they hold 2 points with a points percentage of 1.000. In terms of offense, the Senators have netted 3 goals (ranked 26th in the league) and allowed 2 goals this season.
In goal for this matchup will be Linus Ullmark. Throughout his career, Ullmark has participated in 341 games, holding a record of 192-99-34, having started 331 of those games. He has encountered 843 goals against him, recording a goals-against average of 2.55. Facing 9,787 shots, Ullmark has saved 8,944, resulting in a career save percentage of .914 across 19,642 minutes played. He has achieved 208 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .628.
In their last game, the Bruins faced the Wild and suffered a defeat, finishing 4-1. They held 3 power play opportunities but were unable to score. Boston managed just 1 goal from 27 shots on goal.
The Bruins rank 5th in the NHL with 80 shots attempted, recording a shooting percentage of 10.00%, while allowing 87 shots from opponents. Their penalty kill rate stands at 57.14% against 7 opposing power play tries, with a save percentage of 92.0%. The Bruins have generated 6 power play chances this season, scoring 8 goals at even strength and 0 while on the power play (21st in the league). They have conceded 7 goals, including 4 at even strength and 3 while shorthanded. Currently, Boston has accumulated 8 goals and 4 points, translating to a points percentage of .667.
In net, Jeremy Swayman will represent Boston. Swayman’s career stats include a record of 134-80-26 across 247 games, with a quality start percentage of 62.8% and 150 quality starts. He has stopped 6,262 of the 6,882 shots he’s faced, achieving a .910 save percentage. Averaging 2.59 goals against per game, Swayman has surrendered a total of 620 goals throughout his career. He has been the starting goalie in 239 games and logged 14,201 minutes on the ice.
Which team do you believe will emerge victorious tonight, against the spread or on the moneyline?
Expert Prediction: Back Boston (-106)
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