Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the NHL match.
Ottawa Senators
The Senators played near-perfect hockey in their last outing, scoring twice in the space of a minute early in the second period and dominating puck battles across the ice. Their 61% success rate in face-offs and sharp transitional play were key factors. Two wins last week — including a tight 2:1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers — lifted the Senators from 15th to 11th in the Eastern Conference. The return to form of goaltender Linus Ullmark, who stopped 94.4% of shots across those matches, has been crucial.
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins sit just ahead of the Ottawa Senators despite their narrow 3:2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The Bruins started that game poorly, trailing 1:10 on shots in the opening quarter of an hour, but two quick strikes turned it around. Morgan Geekie’s goal with 4.5 seconds left in the second period sealed the result. Jeremy Swayman was the difference-maker, turning away 31 of 33 attempts and earning first-star honours.
Ottawa Senators vs Boston Bruins Prediction
Both teams are backed by outstanding goaltending — Swayman has been superb for the Boston Bruins, while Ullmark is rediscovering his best form with Ottawa. With both sides relying on structure and discipline rather than open attacking hockey, this game is unlikely to be a shootout. Expect a tactical contest with few scoring chances and both goalies standing tall.
