- Matchup: Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
- Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
- Broadcast: Sportsnet Pacific
This page may include affiliate links at no extra cost to you, thanks for your support.
On Monday, Rogers Arena will host the clash between the Vancouver Canucks (18-36-7) and the Ottawa Senators (30-22-9).
The Ottawa Senators enter this contest on a high note, having defeated the Kraken 7-4 in their previous outing. Ottawa accumulated 23 minutes in penalties during that match. Their offensive display was impressive, scoring 7 goals on 36 shots, although they failed to capitalize on 2 power play opportunities.
This season, Senators’ opponents have had 177 power play chances (ranked 19th in the league) and scored 48 goals. The Senators have faced 1,495 shots and possess a save percentage of .870. They have taken 1,748 shots themselves, achieving a shooting percentage of 11.6%. While playing at even strength, the Senators have allowed 146 goals, while scoring 155. With 198 power play opportunities, Ottawa has netted 47 goals for a power play success rate of 23.74%. Currently, they hold 69 points with a points percentage of .566. In total, the Senators have scored 202 goals (12th in the NHL) and allowed 194 against.
For this game, goaltender Linus Ullmark will take the crease. Over his career, Ullmark has participated in 325 games, securing a record of 181-95-33 with 315 starts. Throughout his career, he has conceded 805 goals, averaging 2.56 goals against per game. With a total of 9,390 shots faced and 8,585 saves, Ullmark boasts a current save percentage of .914 across 15,508 minutes. He has recorded 198 quality starts, yielding a quality start rate of .629.
In their last matchup, the Vancouver Canucks faced the Jets, ultimately losing 3-2. They had one power play chance in that match but failed to score, managing 2 goals from 23 shots on net.
This season, the Canucks have scored 119 goals at even strength and 34 goals (ranked 20th in the NHL) on power plays. With 1,619 total shots (24th in the league), they have a shooting percentage of 9.45% while conceding 1,830 shots. Vancouver currently holds 153 goals, accumulating 43 points and a points percentage of .352. They have allowed a total of 228 goals, combining 174 at even strength and 54 while short-handed. With 185 power play opportunities, they hold an 18.38% success rate and have a penalty kill percentage of 70.00% against 180 opposing power plays, with a save percentage of 87.5%.
In goal for Vancouver is Kevin Lankinen, who has seen teams average 3.13 goals per game against him, resulting in 567 career goals allowed. Lankinen has a quality start percentage of 49.7%, with a history of 90 quality starts. He has started 181 games, spending 8,716 minutes in the net. His career record stands at 77-78-26 over 197 games, with 5,055 saves made from 5,622 shots for a save percentage of .899.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL showdown against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Opt for Vancouver
Some links on this page are affiliate links. If you sign up or make a purchase through them, we may earn a small commission always at no extra cost to you. Thanks for helping us keep this site running.
