The Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings clash for a Tuesday night Atlantic Division showdown. Detroit (0-2-0) comes into this one looking for their first win of the season, while Ottawa (2-0-0) looks to stay perfect. It is time for our in-depth Senators vs. Red Wings prediction.
Ottawa may be on the second half of a back-to-back, and playing their third road game of the season, but I think they have an excellent chance at a third-straight win. Detroit is without star forward Dylan Larkin, who is currently injured and awaiting trade request fulfillment, along with young stud defender Simon Edvinsson, who awaits a contract. There is a dark cloud over Detroit, who have scored just 2 goals in 2 games, and I don’t see it changing any time soon. Ottawa looks hungry and determined to quiet many doubters after last year’s disappointing finish. More importantly, the locker room is gelling, and they look like a whole new team after former captain Brady Tkachuk finally jumped ship after constant rumours and drama. Ottawa has a reputation for always being pesky and competitive, but so far this season I would call them dominant. Detroit is not an absolute bottom-feeder of a roster by any means, but they are facing lots of internal pressures. For our Senators vs. Red Wings prediction, take Ottawa on the money line.
Senators vs Red Wings prediction: Senators ML (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable to -140.
