The Ottawa Senators (30-25-5) will try to break a four-game road losing streak when they square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (19-35-7) on Wednesday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we project to capture the win in Wednesday's game.
The Blackhawks have put up a 3-5-2 record during their past 10 contests. They have scored 35 total goals (eight power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 38.1%) while allowing 38 goals to their opponents.
Senators vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Blackhawks 4, Senators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+196)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators (30-25-5 overall) have a 7-5-12 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Ottawa has 29 points (13-5-3) in the 21 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Senators recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has taken nine points from the 13 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (4-8-1 record).
- The Senators have scored at least three goals 33 times, and are 26-4-3 in those games (to register 55 points).
- In the 19 games when Ottawa has recorded a single power-play goal, it registered 20 points after finishing 9-8-2.
- In the 27 games when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 15-11-1 (31 points).
- The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 30 games. The Senators went 14-13-3 in those matchups (31 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have posted a record of 2-7-9 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 19-35-7.
- In the 17 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 11 points.
- This season the Blackhawks registered only one goal in 12 games and they finished 0-11-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has earned six points (2-16-2 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Blackhawks have scored at least three goals in 29 games, earning 38 points from those contests.
- Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games this season and has recorded 13 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-10-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents 47 times this season, and earned 37 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.82 | Goals Scored | 2.75 | 25th |
| 10th | 2.85 | Goals Allowed | 3.48 | 30th |
| 5th | 29.8 | Shots | 24.6 | 32nd |
| 16th | 28.5 | Shots Allowed | 31.8 | 30th |
| 12th | 23.38% | Power Play % | 25.87% | 7th |
| 19th | 77.09% | Penalty Kill % | 81.25% | 9th |
Senators vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
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