Anaheim Ducks vs Ottawa Senators: Stats & tips – Mon Nov 2

Monday afternoon hockey at Honda Center brings an intriguing inter-conference clash between the Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators, kicking off at 12:00 pm AEDT. Both teams are looking to bounce back after tight defeats in their last starts, making this a crucial match to build momentum. If you are looking for top nhl predictions, the stats feed gives us plenty of angles to digest ahead of puck drop.

Who Will Win?

Check out the stats that jump off the page straight away. The Ottawa Senators sit 10th on the NHL ladder with an 8-5-1 record for 17 points, boasting a 0.884 save percentage and a 76.92% penalty kill rate. They feature dynamic attack options in Tim Stützle (8G 11A) and Drake Batherson (8G 8A). Meanwhile, the Anaheim Ducks occupy 25th spot with a 5-7-1 record (11 points), allowing 3.85 goals per game compared to Ottawa's 3.14.

Form-wise, both teams enter this clash coming off losses on Friday, 30 October. Anaheim suffered a high-scoring 6–7 defeat at home against the Buffalo Sabres, marking their second straight loss at home after a 5–6 result against Vancouver. The Ducks have averaged 3.8 goals for and 4.8 against across their last five overall. Ottawa also fell in their last outing, dropping a 5–6 match away to the Los Angeles Kings. Across their last five overall, the Senators have notched two victories—including a 7–4 win over the Rangers—averaging 4 goals for and 4.2 against, with a strong 3.5-goal average win margin in that stretch.

Looking at special teams, Anaheim brings a punchy power play at 28.57%, powered by Leo Carlsson (4G 14A), but their defensive metrics are under pressure. On the board, Ottawa sits as the 1.7 favorite in head-to-head betting, while Anaheim is posted at 2.15. Given Ottawa's higher ladder rank, superior save percentage, and strong scoring output, backing the away team rates a real chance and gets a big tick.