Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction, 1/8/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ottawa Senators vs Colorado Avalanche

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026

Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO

TV: Altitude Sports

The Colorado Avalanche (31-4-7) will try to beat the Ottawa Senators (20-16-5) at Ball Arena on Thursday.

The Ottawa Senators had a rough game after their 5-3 loss against the Red Wings in their previous game. The Senators had a middle of the road showing in this defeat. In the outing, they tallied a score on 3 of the 38 shots they looked to score on. Moreover, they had 6 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to net 1 goal. Ottawa recorded 10 penalty minutes in this matchup.

Ottawa Senators opponents have 118 power play opportunities (25th in pro hockey) and have racked up 32 goals in those attempts. The Senators have had 1,040 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .871. Ottawa has tried 1,159 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.5%. When playing at even strength, the Senators have conceded 102 goals while earning 99 on offense. Ottawa steps onto the ice with 138 power play opportunities and they have notched 34 goals during those advantages, earning them a percentage of 24.64%. For the year, they have recorded 45 points and their points percentage sits at .549. With regard to their scoring, the Ottawa Senators have racked up 133 goals (14th in the NHL) this season and have given up 134.

The player between the pipes for this game is Mads Sogaard. For his career, Sogaard has earned 10 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .400. His save percentage is at .879 for his 1,537 minutes between the pipes. Sogaard has had 753 shot attempts against him and has accrued 662 total saves. The opposition has been able to score 91 goals against Sogaard in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 3.64. He has amassed a mark of 11-11-3 and he was named the starter in 25 games. Sogaard has played in 29 matchups over the course of his professional hockey career.

When they were on the ice last, Colorado played the Lightning in a game where the Avalanche ended up losing by a tally of 4-2. They had 2 power play attempts in this game but weren't able to notch a goal. The Avalanche recorded 2 goals of the 33 shots on goal they took.

During this campaign, the Colorado Avalanche have accumulated 166 goals, 69 points, as well as a points percentage of .821. They have granted a total of 93 goals to be scored by way of 75 goals at even strength and 18 goals while they were shorthanded. The Avalanche have tallied 143 goals at even strength and 23 goals (20th in professional hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have recorded 143 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play percentage of 16.08%. Colorado has attempted 1,447 shots (1st in hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 11.47%, while allowing the other team 1,124 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 85.00% on their opponents 120 power play opportunities, and their save percentage currently sits at 91.7%.

For the opposition you are likely to see Scott Wedgewood in net. He has a tally of 4,618 saves out of 5,088 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .908. Wedgewood has accumulated a career record of 80-57-28 and has been in goal for 181 games. He has made the start in 163 games and has played 8,227 mins. Wedgewood's quality start rate is 52.1% and he has accumulated 85 quality starting assignments in his career. The opposition is averaging 2.88 goals/game and he has yielded 470 goals altogether.

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

Tony's Pick: Take Colorado

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