Ottawa Senators vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Predictions for Sunday, April 12, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Ottawa Senators will be on the road Sunday afternoon with a 4:00 PM match-up inside the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, against the New Jersey Devils, and we have you ready to roll with our Ottawa vs New Jersey prediction. Ottawa comes into Sunday with 42 wins on the year. The New Jersey Devils remain at home on Sunday with forty wins thus far this season. Ottawa comes into this matchup having won for the last five, including three in a row, following a four-goal victory against Florida. The New Jersey Devils are also struggling, coming into this game having dropped three of the last four, including two in a row, after a three-goal loss to Pittsburgh in their last outing. Read more about this Ottawa vs New Jersey prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NHL Predictions!
Ottawa looks to stay hot
Offensively, Ottawa is averaging 3.37 goals on 29 shots per game this season, and the Senators have scored 21 goals over their last four wins. Defensively, Ottawa is allowing 3.04 goals per game this season and has given up an average of two goals per game during its current three-game winning streak. Offensively, Ottawa was the better team in their last outing, scoring five goals on 26 shots in the game. Defensively, Ottawa was fantastic, giving up just one goal on 23 shots. Fabian Zetterlund led the way for the Ottawa offense in their last outing with two goals in the game.
Tim Stutzle leads the Ottawa offense this season with 82 points, 34 goals, and 48 assists. Drake Batherson has chipped in 69 points, and Brady Tkachuk has chipped in heavily with 59 points this season. Dylan Cozens has been vital for Ottawa this season with 57 points in 79 games played.
Key Injury Report for Ottawa:
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- Dennis Gilbert (Out)
- Tyler Kleven (Out)
- Nick Jensen (IR)
New Jersey tries to end their skid
Offensively, New Jersey has been below average this season, averaging 2.75 goals and 29.6 shots per game. Defensively, New Jersey has been mediocre, allowing 3.08 goals per game, but has given an average of five goals per game during their recent two-game skid. Offensively, New Jersey struggled immensely in their last outing, scoring just two goals and 21 shots. Defensively, New Jersey was severely outmatched, giving up five goals on 30 shots. Paul Cotter and Jack Hughes led the show for the New Jersey offense in their last game against Pittsburgh scoring 1 goal each.
Jack Hughes leads the New Jersey offense this season with 73 points and 26 goals. Jesper Bratt is second on the roster with 68 points to go along with the team-leading 48 assists. Nico Hischier has chipped in heavily with 62 points, and Timo Meier has added a fourth-best 42 points this season.
Key Injury Report for New Jersey:
- Jacob Markstrom (Out)
- Luke Hughes (Out)
- Arseny Grisyuk (Out)
- Brett Pesce (Out)
- Stefan Noesen (IR-LT)
Ottawa vs New Jersey Pick
- Ottawa vs New Jersey Spread Pick
Both teams have had strong enough seasons thus far this year, but Ottawa comes into this matchup running hot. Look for the Ottawa Senators to control the game on both sides of the puck as they do their jobs. This is game three of the year between these two teams, with each team winning one so far. Take Ottawa to break the season tie as they get the road victory against New Jersey.
- Ottawa vs New Jersey Over/Under Pick
Ottawa scores the puck well, but both teams have strong enough defenses. Look for a defensive slugfest in this matchup as each team looks for an important win. Expect both teams to struggle offensively, as each will guard and defend the net. Take the under on Sunday as the Ottawa Senators visit the New Jersey Devils.
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