Match Preview: Senators vs. Red Wings
This evening, the Ottawa Senators gear up to face off against the Detroit Red Wings at the Canadian Tire Centre, an essential match for Ottawa as they aim to improve their position in the league standings. Given the circumstances of the return from the Olympic break, goaltender Linus Ullmark is expected to be busy as the Red Wings, averaging 28.4 shots per game, will likely test his skills throughout the match.
Betting Insights
According to my forecasts regarding the matchup between the Red Wings and Senators, a noteworthy betting option is for Ullmark to register more than 22.5 saves at odds of -110. Ullmark’s performance at home has been commendable, with a save percentage of .908 and a goals-against average (GAA) of 2.37 across 13 outings in Ottawa.
With both teams coming off a significant hiatus, anticipate more offensive action and potentially weaker defensive plays, which could lead to a higher number of shots on target directed at Ullmark.
In tandem with Ullmark’s statistics, the Senators have proven to be defensively formidable at their home rink, allowing the smallest number of expected goals against per 60 minutes during five-on-five play. Meanwhile, the Red Wings struggle offensively on the road, sitting at 23rd in average goals per game with just 2.86.
Player Performance
Focusing on individual player performance, defenseman Thomas Chabot has shown consistency recently, posting two or more shots in 11 of his last 15 games, accumulating a total of 31 shots from 63 attempts while averaging over 21 minutes on the ice each game.
Same-Game Parlay Recommendation
For those looking to consider a same-game parlay, here’s a recommendation:
- Under 5.5 total goals
- Linus Ullmark to make over 22.5 saves
- Thomas Chabot to record over 1.5 shots
Current Betting Odds
Current betting odds reflect the following:
- Moneyline: Red Wings +135, Senators -155
- Puck Line: Red Wings at +1.5 (-180), Senators at -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under for total goals set at Over 5.5 (-130) or Under 5.5 (+110)
As a side note, it’s noteworthy that Detroit has only managed to hit the Over in nine out of its last 25 games, yielding a negative return on investment.
Game Details
For fans and bettors eager to tune into this matchup, it will take place at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario, on Thursday, February 26, 2026, with puck drop scheduled for 7:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcasted on FDSN DET and TSN5.
Please be aware that the odds mentioned were accurate at the time of publication and may fluctuate. As always, gamble responsibly.
