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New York Rangers vs. Ottawa Senators: Preview, Predictions and Picks for March 8, 2025

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Mar 8, 2025 1:33 PM
The Ottawa Senators, fresh off an overtime victory, return home to the Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, March 8th, to host the New York Rangers at 12:30 PM. The Senators will look to even the regular season series, currently led 2-0 by the Rangers, in this Atlantic Division-Metropolitan Division showdown. Both teams enter the matchup with identical 31-26-5 records, making for an intriguing matchup.
New York Rangers vs Ottawa Senators

Current Odds

NYR
OTT
Over
5.5
+135
Under
5.5
-160
NYR
-1.5
+160
OTT
+1.5
-179
NYR
ML
-263
OTT
ML
+230

Rangers vs Senators statistics

Stat Rangers Senators
Goals For per Game 3.03 2.84
Goals Against Average 3.00 2.85
Shots per Game 29.1 29.7
Shots Against per Game 30.3 28.3
Power Play Goals 32 47
Power Play Goals Against 32 42
Short Handed Goals 11 9
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 527 551
Power Play Percentage 19.9 23.3
Penalty Kill Percentage 82.5 76.7

Ottawa Senators recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/5/25 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 4-3 OT
3/3/25 @ Washington Capitals L 5-4 SO
3/1/25 vs San Jose Sharks W 5-3
2/26/25 vs Winnipeg Jets L 4-1
2/22/25 vs Montreal Canadiens L 5-2

New York Rangers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
3/5/25 vs Washington Capitals L 3-2 OT
3/3/25 vs New York Islanders W 4-0
3/2/25 vs Nashville Predators W 4-0
2/28/25 vs Toronto Maple Leafs L 3-2
2/25/25 @ New York Islanders W 5-1

Ottawa Senators injuries

  • Tyler Kleven (D): Day-To-Day
  • Thomas Chabot (D): Day-To-Day
  • Leevi Merilainen (G): Day-To-Day
  • Jake Sanderson (D): Day-To-Day
  • Josh Norris (C): Day-To-Day

New York Rangers injuries

  • Chris Kreider (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Will Cuylle (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Reilly Smith (RW): Day-To-Day
  • J.T. Miller (C): Day-To-Day
  • K'Andre Miller (D): Day-To-Day

Rangers vs Senators game info

Type Info
Venue Canadian Tire Centre
Location Ottawa, ON
Puck drop Sat 12:30 PM

Rangers vs Senators predictions

The New York Rangers are looking to light up the ice with some impressive performances, and all eyes are on Artemi Panarin. Despite a lingering day-to-day injury, the goalie might have his work cut out tonight as Panarin, known for his knack for finding the back of the net, aims to boost his already impressive tally of 26 goals. There’s also Adam Fox, though he's currently on injured reserve, his playmaking abilities have been crucial for the Rangers this season, leading with 43 assists. You can almost see the pressure on the rest of the team to fill in the gaps during these challenging times. Players like Mika Zibanejad will be eager to step up and showcase their offensive skills, especially on this away game stage.

As for the Ottawa Senators, they’re banking on Brady Tkachuk to have a standout performance, even as he navigates being day-to-day. With 24 goals, Tkachuk has shown he’s a force on the ice, eager to lead his team with his gritty style. The youthful brilliance of Tim Stutzle can’t be ignored either—his 44 assists and concurrent point tally with Panarin means spectators should expect an aggressive start and impactful plays. Stutzle, also day-to-day, has been pivotal in setting the pace and making sure the puck finds its way to the net. The Senators will need every trick in Stutzle’s book to capture a win, especially on a home ice where they’re solid with a 17-9-2 record.

Tonight's showdown at the Canadian Tire Centre promises to be a nail-biter. Both teams share identical total records, making this a true clash of NHL titans. While the odds might tip slightly toward Ottawa with their favorable home record, the outcome is anyone’s game. Considering the injuries plaguing both benches, it might just come down to which team’s depth can capitalize on those power plays. My bet? The Senators might just edge it out in front of their home crowd, motivated by their recent overtime victory and the electric atmosphere that comes with playing on familiar ice. Nevertheless, the Rangers are more than capable of skating off with an upset. What do you predict: Senators defense or Rangers resilience?

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