Penguins vs Senators: Ottawa's 11-6-2 Record Jumps Off The Page — Our Tips

Big NHL action coming right at us this Sunday, 15 Nov at 11:00 am AEDT as the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Ottawa Senators at PPG Paints Arena. If you are hunting for sharp nhl tips, this matchup presents a classic momentum battle on the ice.

Pittsburgh returns home after taking down the San Jose Sharks 3–2 last start on the road, but they are looking to rebuild their form at PPG Paints Arena. Meanwhile, Ottawa brings serious heat into this clash, sitting 11th on the NHL ladder with an 11-6-2 record. Up ya go, let's break down all the key stats and numbers before puck drop!

Who Will Win? Ottawa's Form Gives Them The Edge

The numbers say Ottawa comes into this encounter with genuine running momentum. The Senators have bagged four wins from their last five overall outings, most recently claiming a punchy 4–3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche. Over their past five games, Ottawa has averaged 3.2 goals for and surrendered just 2.2 against per contest, showing tight defensive control. Tim Stützle leads their attack with 9 goals and 14 assists, while Drake Batherson has added 9 goals and 9 assists to keep their forward group firing.

Pittsburgh sits 28th on the ladder with a 7-10-2 record and is coming off a tight 3–2 road win against San Jose. However, their recent home form shows stumbles, including a 2–6 loss to Boston and a 2–3 defeat to Vegas in their last two outings at PPG Paints Arena. While Erik Karlsson leads the Penguins with 3 goals and 16 assists alongside Evgeni Malkin's 6 goals and 11 assists, Pittsburgh's scoring overall across their past five averages 2.8 goals for and 3.6 goals against per game.

On the head-to-head board, Ottawa sits as the favourite at 1.83, while Pittsburgh is available at 1.90. Ottawa's overall 0.632 points percentage gives them a big tick compared to Pittsburgh's 0.421. With Ottawa rolling off four wins in their last five starts, the Senators rate a real chance to claim victory on the road.