New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, 3/19/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026

Location: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON

TV: TSN5

Canadian Tire Centre is the site where the Ottawa Senators (34-23-9) will try to beat the New York Islanders (39-24-5) on Thursday.

The New York Islanders were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-1 win against the Maple Leafs in their previous contest . New York recorded 11 penalty minutes in this outing. They also had 6 power play chances and were able to score 2 goals. The Islanders had an average offensive output in this win. In the outing, they scored on 3 out of the 34 shots they put on goal.

When at even strength, the Islanders have conceded 154 goals while notching 163 on the offensive side of the ice. New York Islanders opponents have earned 184 power play tries (25th in professional hockey) and have a total of 33 goals in those attempts. When discussing their scoring capabilities, the New York Islanders have racked up 196 goals (21st in the National Hockey League) this year and have surrendered 187. New York has tried 1,916 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 10.2%. For the year, they have recorded 83 points and their points percentage is .610. The Islanders so far have had 1,908 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .902. New York steps onto the ice with 201 power play chances and they have notched 33 goals during those advantages, garnering them a rate of 16.42%.

The man in goal for this game is Ilya Sorokin. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Sorokin has 187 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .645. His save percentage is .916 for his 13,514 mins in the crease. Sorokin has seen 8,771 shots taken against him and has accrued 8,033 total saves. Opponents have racked up 738 goals versus Sorokin in his career and his goals against rate is 2.54. He has earned a record of 150-104-38 and he started in 290 games. Sorokin has participated in 295 matchups during his professional hockey career.

The last time they were on the ice, Ottawa went up against the Sharks in a matchup where the Senators got the victory by a final score of 7-4. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this one and converted 2 out of those attempts. The Senators netted 7 goals out of the 24 shots on goal they pursued.

For the season, the Ottawa Senators have accounted for 222 goals, 77 points, in addition to a points percentage of .583. They have allowed 205 goals to be scored by way of 155 goals at even strength and 50 goals while they were shorthanded. The Senators have 172 goals at even strength and 50 goals (4th in the NHL) while having a power play advantage. They have a total of 214 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 23.36%. Ottawa has put up 1,896 shots (16th in hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 11.71%, while allowing the opposition 1,601 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 73.96% on their opponents 192 power play tries, and their save percentage comes in at 87.2%.

On the other side of the ice you will find James Reimer in net. He has racked up 14,126 stops out of 15,533 shots tried, giving him a save % of .909. Reimer has accrued a career record of 229-190-66 and has played in 533 games. He has started in 487 games and has racked up 27,845 minutes. Reimer's quality start rate comes out to 52.0% and he has 253 quality starts in his career. His opponents are averaging 2.89 goals/game and he has surrendered 1,407 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take New York

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