Dallas Stars Impressive on Both Ends of the Ice, Set to Face Off Against Ottawa Senators
The Ottawa Senators will be facing the Dallas Stars on Thursday, with Ottawa coming off a win against the Minnesota Wild and Dallas coming off a win against the Buffalo
Game outlook
The Ottawa Senators will be facing the Dallas Stars on Thursday, with Ottawa coming off a win against the Minnesota Wild and Dallas coming off a win against the Buffalo Sabres. Ottawa is currently 5th in the Atlantic Division, while Dallas is 4th in the Central Division. Key players missing from the Ottawa lineup include David Perron, Linus Ullmark, and Michael Amadio, while Dallas will be without Mason Marchment and Tyler Seguin. Dallas is the favorite according to the current betting line. Be sure to check out the latest NHL Ottawa Senators vs Dallas Stars predictions and sportsbook promotions for potential betting opportunities.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Senators +171 | Stars -195
Spread: Senators +1.5 (-150) | Stars -1.5 (+130)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Dallas will win straight-up is 66%.
Ottawa Senators
In summary, the Ottawa Senators have a goals-for average of 3.1 and a goals-against average of 2.8, ranking 13th and 9th in the league respectively. They are averaging 30.6 shots per game (5th) and allowing 27.8 shots per game (12th). Their power play is eighth, scoring 25.0% of the time, while their penalty kill is 25th, successfully holding opponents scoreless 76.7% of the time. Brady Tkachuk leads the team with 16 goals, followed by Josh Norris with 14 goals. Tim Stutzle leads in assists and points, while Drake Batherson is second in assists and points. Nick Jensen leads in plus/minus. With Linus Ullmark injured, Anton Forsberg has taken over as the starting goalie. Ottawa is ranked 19th in offense, 11th in defense, and have a 19-16 record this season, with a power ranking of 16.