The Ottawa Senators (17-13-2) travel to face off against the Vancouver Canucks (16-10-6) on Saturday, December 21st. This game will be played at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 10:00 ET.

Senators vs Canucks

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

Ottawa improved to 17-13-2 with a 3-0 road win over the Kraken. The Senators entered as -1.5 goal favorites, covering the puck line with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Tim Stützle’s goal at 2:14 in the third period putting the game out of reach. The Senators’ defense held Seattle scoreless, with Anton Forsberg stopping all 22 shots he faced.

The Vancouver Canucks Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 16-10-6 this season. Vancouver entered the game as -1.5 goal favorites, but didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

The Canucks trailed 1-0 in the second period before Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19. Jake DeBrusk gave Vancouver a 2-1 lead in the third, but the Sharks responded to tie it again. Suter scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

Adam Gaudette opened the scoring for Ottawa with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brady Tkachuk, who also netted his 7th. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.

Stützle also picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal. The Senators took 23 shots on goal and had 11 giveaways.

Canucks Offense Breakdown

Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals, bringing his season total to four. He scored at 5:19 in the second period and added another at 19:34 in the third. Jake DeBrusk netted his first goal of the season at 15:38 in the third period.

Vancouver took 27 shots on goal and recorded 25 giveaways. The Canucks were held scoreless in the first period before Suter got them on the board in the second.

Ottawa Team Defense

On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build on their previous performance, where they held the Kraken scoreless. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.

Vancouver Team Defense

On the defensive side, the Canucks will look to tighten things up after allowing the first goal just 2:37 into the 2nd period and another late in the 3rd. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves, posting a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 24 hits.

Senators vs Canucks Trends

• When looking at their past three road matchups, Ottawa has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
• Vancouver has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
• Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Canucks have a strong record vs the puck line going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
• Although the Senators have a strong straight up record in their last five games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 2-3.

Senators vs Canucks Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Canucks to secure a victory over the Senators at home. With the moneyline currently set at -134, I’m locking in my bet on the Canucks straight-up.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Senators to cover. Even if the Canucks secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Senators should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.

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