Vegas Golden Knights vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, 1/25/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vegas Golden Knights vs Ottawa Senators

Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026

Location: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON

TV: TSN5

Canadian Tire Centre is where the Ottawa Senators (23-20-7) will meet the Vegas Golden Knights (24-13-12) on Sunday.

The Vegas Golden Knights will be looking to get a win in their next outing after their 4-3 defeat against the Bruins their last time out. Vegas recorded 13 penalty mins in this matchup. The Golden Knights had a middle of the road showing in this defeat. Furthermore, they had 4 power play attempts and scored 1 goal. In the game, they tallied a score on 3 out of the 33 shots they tried.

Vegas Golden Knights opponents have totaled 116 power play tries (32nd in professional hockey) and have racked up 23 goals in those chances. The Golden Knights so far have had 1,211 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .879. Vegas has attempted 1,425 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 11.4%. While playing at even strength, the Golden Knights have surrendered 123 goals while notching 123 on offense. Vegas has tallied 151 power play chances and they have notched 40 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 26.49%. For the year, they have racked up 60 points and their points percentage comes in at .612. In regard to their scoring capabilities, the Vegas Golden Knights have accounted for 163 goals (12th in the NHL) this year and have surrendered 146.

The man protecting the net in this game is Adin Hill. Opponents have scored 469 goals against Hill in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.61. Hill has been involved in 193 games throughout his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .908 in his 9,872 minutes guarding the cage. He has compiled a win-loss record of 98-65-15 and he has gotten the start in 180 games. Over the course of his pro career, Hill has recorded 95 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .528. Hill has had 5,099 shot attempts against him and has recorded 4,630 saves.

Their last time out, Ottawa faced off against the Predators in a matchup where the Senators took a loss by a mark of 5-3. The Senators notched 3 goals of the 26 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 3 power play chances in this matchup but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal.

For the year, the Ottawa Senators have earned 163 goals, 53 points, as well as a points percentage of .530. They have permitted 169 goals to be scored by way of 126 goals at even strength and 43 goals while they were shorthanded. The Senators have accumulated 124 goals at even strength and 39 goals (7th in the league) while having more men on the ice. They have earned 166 power play opportunities and they have a power play percentage of 23.49%. Ottawa has tried 1,414 shots (15th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 11.53%, while allowing the opposition 1,260 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 71.71% on their opponents 152 power play chances, and their save percentage currently comes in at 86.6%.

For the opposition you are going to see Hunter Shepard in the crease. Shepard has amassed a lifetime record of 2-3-1 and has been in net for 6 games. Shepard's quality start rate comes out to 40.0% and he has 2 quality starts in his hockey career. He has recorded 139 stops out of 161 shots tried, which gives him a save percentage of .863. His opposition is averaging 4.40 goals per contest and he has surrendered 22 goals overall. He has been a starter 5 games and has been on the ice for 266 minutes.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Vegas

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