The Ottawa Senators (13-12-4) take a three-game losing streak into a road matchup with the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-11-6), who have fallen in three straight, on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will bring home the win in Thursday's hockey action.
The Blue Jackets are 3-3-4 in their past 10 games, scoring 28 goals while conceding 36 in that period. On 28 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (21.4%).
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this contest predicts a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Senators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (+104)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators (13-12-4 overall) have a 4-4-8 record in contests that have required overtime.
- Ottawa is 5-6-4 (14 points) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Senators recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has scored exactly two goals in six games this season (1-2-3 record, five points).
- The Senators are 12-5-1 in the 18 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 25 points).
- In the 11 games when Ottawa has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 6-4-1 to register 13 points.
- In the 14 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 7-7-0 (14 points).
- The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 13 games. The Senators finished 5-4-4 in those contests (14 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 13-11-6 record this season and are 6-6-12 in matchups that have required overtime.
- In the 14 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
- Across the nine games this season the Blue Jackets finished with only one goal, they have earned four points.
- Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have earned 28 points in their 17 games with more than two goals scored.
- Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 6-6-3 (15 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned 17 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.9 | 20th |
| 24th | 3.31 | Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 26th |
| 20th | 27.2 | Shots | 30.2 | 4th |
| 4th | 25.6 | Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| 5th | 24.73% | Power Play % | 18.92% | 15th |
| 31st | 70.73% | Penalty Kill % | 72.29% | 29th |
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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