The Ottawa Senators (13-12-4) take a three-game losing streak into a road matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-11-6), who have lost three in a row, on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.
In the past 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have put up a record of 3-3-4. They have totaled 28 goals, while their opponents have scored 36. They have gone on the power play 28 times during that span, and have capitalized with six goals (21.4% of opportunities).
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Blue Jackets 4, Senators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-106)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators are 13-12-4 overall and 4-4-8 in overtime contests.
- Ottawa has 14 points (5-6-4) in the 15 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Senators scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Ottawa has taken five points from the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-2-3 record).
- The Senators are 12-5-1 in the 18 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 25 points).
- In the 11 games when Ottawa has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 13 points after finishing 6-4-1.
- In the 14 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 7-7-0 (14 points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents 13 times, and went 5-4-4 (14 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 13-11-6 this season and are 6-6-12 in overtime games.
- In the 14 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 15 points.
- In nine games this season when the Blue Jackets ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-6-2).
- Columbus failed to win all three games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals in 17 games, earning 28 points from those contests.
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Columbus is 6-6-3 (15 points).
- The Blue Jackets' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Blue Jackets went 7-5-3 in those contests (17 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.9 | 20th |
| 24th | 3.31 | Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 26th |
| 20th | 27.2 | Shots | 30.2 | 4th |
| 4th | 25.6 | Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 32nd |
| 5th | 24.73% | Power Play % | 18.92% | 15th |
| 31st | 70.73% | Penalty Kill % | 72.29% | 29th |
Senators vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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