The Utah Hockey Club (21-20-7) travel to face off against the Ottawa Senators (25-20-4) on Sunday, January 26th. This game will be played at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa and televised on ESPN+. The Senators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Hockey Club are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Golden Knights. Puck drop is set for 5:00 ET.
Hockey Club vs Senators
The Utah Hockey Club Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Utah Hockey Club fell to 21-20-7 after a 4-3 road loss to the Golden Knights. Utah led 2-0 before Vegas scored four unanswered goals. As underdogs on the puck line, Utah failed to cover, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
Logan Cooley opened the scoring for Utah at 11:52 in the first period, and Ian Cole extended the lead to 2-0 at 12:00 in the second. However, Vegas tied it up with a goal at 19:59 in the second period. Utah’s Alexander Kerfoot scored at 13:10 in the third to make it 3-3, but the Golden Knights sealed the win with a goal at 2:15 in overtime.
The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win
With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators moved to 25-20-4 on the season. Ottawa, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 set before the game.
Three different players scored for Ottawa, with Adam Gaudette netting the first goal at 14:32 in the first period. The Senators’ defense held Seattle to 22 shots, and Anton Forsberg earned the shutout.
Utah Offense Breakdown
Utah Hockey Club scored three times in their recent 4-3 loss to the Golden Knights. Logan Cooley opened the scoring with his second goal of the season, while Ian Cole added his first. Alexander Kerfoot netted his second goal of the year, tying the game 3-3 in the third period.
Nick Bjugstad picked up two assists, giving him two on the season, and Maveric Lamoureux recorded his first assist. Utah took 19 shots on goal but failed to convert on the power play.
Senators Offense Breakdown
Ottawa’s offense was led by Adam Gaudette, who netted his 7th goal of the season at 14:32 in the first period. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal, scoring at 8:49 in the second. Tim Stützle added his 6th goal on an empty net with 2:14 left in the game.
The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They finished with 5 assists, including Tim Stützle’s 10th of the season on Tkachuk’s second-period goal.
Utah Team Defense
Utah’s defense gave up the first goal at 4:54 in the 2nd period, and they allowed the game-winner at 17:45 in overtime. Connor Ingram made 31 saves, posting a save percentage of 88.6%. Utah’s defense also had 8 takeaways and 21 hits.
Ottawa Team Defense
Defensively, the Senators were rock solid, shutting out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves with a perfect 100% save percentage. Ottawa’s defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.
Hockey Club vs Senators Trends
- Across their last five road contests, Utah has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across the Senators last ten home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 4-6, while going 7-3 straight-up.
- Ottawa has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 2-1 SU and 2-1 puck line in their last three games.
- Looking back on the team’s last three games as the favorite, the Hockey Club have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-2.
Hockey Club vs Senators Prediction
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Senators to take down the Hockey Club at home. With the moneyline currently at -130, I’m placing my bet on the Senators straight-up.
My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Hockey Club to cover. Even if the Senators win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Hockey Club 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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Last updated:January 26, 2025 Senators, Utah Hockey Club