Ottawa Senators vs Washington Capitals Preview: Up ya go for Wednesday NHL action

What a contest we have lined up at Canadian Tire Centre on Wednesday, 11 November at 11:00 am AEDT. The Ottawa Senators return to home ice looking to build momentum, while the Washington Capitals head north aiming to grab another big road result. Both teams enter this clash coming off impressive last-start victories on Sunday, 8 November. Ottawa took care of business with a 4–2 win against the Utah Mammoth, while Washington held off the Florida Panthers 4–3.

Who Will Win?

The numbers jump off the page for Ottawa right now. The Senators sit 9th on the NHL standings with an 11-6-1 record and have put together four wins from their past five overall matches. Over that five-game overall sample, Ottawa has averaged 3.6 goals for while conceding just 2.4 per game, backed up by solid performances from Tim Stützle (9G, 14A), Drake Batherson (9G, 9A), and Shane Pinto (7G, 7A).

Washington rates a real chance to test Ottawa's defence given their firepower. The Capitals average 3.53 goals per game across the season with a sharp 20% power play efficiency, led by Alex Tuch (11G, 2A), Jordan Kyrou (5G, 9A), and Dylan Strome (3G, 11A). However, leaky work at the back has cost them, letting in 3.4 goals per game this season and 3.8 per game across their past five overall fixtures. For punters scanning nhl predictions, Ottawa's superior defensive record and consistency give them the big tick here on home ice at Canadian Tire Centre.

On the head-to-head board, the Ottawa Senators come in at 1.75 to secure the victory, while the Washington Capitals are priced at 2.00. Given Ottawa's defensive form and home setup, backing the host side rates a strong play.