Both the Ottawa Senators and Minnesota Wild are on three-game winning streaks, hinting at a closely contested match. Both teams have been bolstered by strong defensive performances and goaltending, suggesting a potential low-scoring affair. The article breaks down both teams' recent form, key players, and betting odds.
The Ottawa Senators and the Minnesota Wild, both riding three-game winning streaks, are set to clash at the Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday night. Both teams have been fueled by strong defensive performances and goaltending during their recent success, suggesting a potential low-scoring game. The Senators secured their third straight victory with a 5-4 overtime win against the Washington Capitals on Thursday.
While this game deviated from their recent defensive dominance, allowing four goals, they had conceded only four goals combined in their previous three games. During their current impressive 8-2-1 run, they've been remarkably stingy, giving up an average of exactly two goals per game – a feat that ranks third-best in the NHL over this period.The Senators are yet to announce their starting goaltender, but Leevi Merilainen is a strong contender given that Anton Forsberg played on Thursday. Merilainen has been a revelation for the Senators this season, boasting a stellar 2.19 GAA and a .921 SV%. In his last seven starts, he's compiled a remarkable 5-1-1 record, including two shutouts. Importantly, he's allowed two goals or fewer in all but one game during this stretch. The Senators, riding the best record in the NHL since their 8-2-1 run commenced on January 11, are favored in the matchup. The odds have shifted from an initial -137 to -144 at Pinnacle and even as high as -163 at some other sportsbooks. The total, set at 5.5 goals, remains unchanged. Both teams' recent trends suggest a potential Under outcome, owing to their solid defensive performances and lack of offensive firepower
SENATORS WILD NHL PREDICTIONS UNDER 5.5 GOALS GOALTENDING DEFENSE LEEVI MERILAINEN ANTON FORSBERG
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