Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, 3/26/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON

TV: TSN5

The Pittsburgh Penguins (35-19-16) are hitting the road to Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday where they will try to defeat the Ottawa Senators (36-24-9).

The Pittsburgh Penguins were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes their last time on the ice. The Penguins had a below average offensive outing in this loss. In the game, they were able to notch a goal on 1 out of the 19 shots they attempted. Moreover, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to score. Pittsburgh accumulated 14 penalty minutes for this contest.

When talking about scoring goals, the Pittsburgh Penguins have notched 239 goals (7th in the National Hockey League) this season and have allowed 209. For the season, they have tallied 86 points and their points percentage is .614. Pittsburgh has 199 power play chances and they have tallied 49 goals during those advantages, earning them a rate of 24.62%. While playing at even strength, the Penguins have allowed 174 goals while scoring 190 on the offensive side of the ice. Pittsburgh has attempted 2,028 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 11.8%. The Penguins thus far have had 1,917 shots taken against them and hold a save percentage of .891. Pittsburgh Penguins opponents have tallied 208 power play opportunities (15th in the NHL) and have come away with 35 goals in those attempts.

The man in goal for this game is Stuart Skinner. The opposition has been able to score 514 goals versus Skinner in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.73. Skinner has been involved in 194 games throughout his professional hockey career. His save percentage is at .904 in his 9,272 mins between the pipes. He has an overall mark of 107-60-19 and was named the starter in 188 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Skinner has 105 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .559. Skinner has seen 5,340 shots taken against him and he has 4,826 total saves.

In their last contest, Ottawa faced off against the Maple Leafs in a game where the Senators got the victory by a final score of 5-2. The Senators converted 5 goals of the 43 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this outing and tallied 1 out of those attempts.

On the campaign, the Ottawa Senators have accounted for 231 goals, 81 points, in addition to a points percentage of .587. They have granted a total of 213 goals to be scored by way of 162 goals at even strength and 51 goals while they were shorthanded. The Senators have earned 180 goals at even strength and 51 goals (4th in the league) while on the power play. They have a tally of 223 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 22.87%. Ottawa has put up 2,001 shots (12th in the NHL) and has earned a shot percentage of 11.54%, while allowing their opponents 1,660 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 74.63% on the other teams 201 power play chances, and their save percentage sits at 87.2%.

Across the rink you will find Linus Ullmark patrolling the crease. His opposition is averaging 2.55 goals per game and he has allowed 820 goals altogether. Ullmark's quality start percentage sits at 62.3% and he has made 200 quality starts in his pro career. He has made the start in 321 games and has played 15,522 minutes. Ullmark has accrued a lifetime mark of 185-97-33 and has been in net for 331 games. He has accounted for 8,698 stops out of the 9,518 shots taken, giving him a save % of .914.

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

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Ottawa

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