New Jersey vs. Ottawa. NHL Match Prediction and Bets

Current form

New Jersey is in third place in the Eastern Conference and has 60 points in total. The team has had a hard time winning lately and has usually not won by a large margin. It has often gone to overtime, so it cannot be said that it is currently in its best condition. Moreover, it has often had problems with scoring in previous games.

Let us recall that the Devils failed to cope with the Rangers (2:3 OT), then beat Tampa in a tense match (3:2 OT), and after an unsuccessful match against Florida (1:2 SO) they again lost to Toronto with a score of 3:4 in overtime. In the final meeting with Philadelphia, Sheldon Keefe team was considered the favorite, but still suffered a defeat with a score of 1:3, while failing to open up the opponent defense even once.

It is worth mentioning that in most cases the Devils rely on the second period, in which they feel extremely comfortable and have a ratio of 52:34 in goals scored and goals conceded. This can be explained by the fact that the team knows how to use the additional free space on the ice when the game is played with the far benches. It is noteworthy that New Jersey also acts strongly in the majority, and currently has a 28.8% power play rate, ranking third in the league in this indicator.

Disqualifications and injuries

Erik Haula will not be able to help his team in the upcoming match.

Interesting trends for betting

• New Jersey averages 30 shots on goal

The Devils usually try to play first number and spend a lot of time in the opponent zone, so they take a lot of shots on the opponent goal

• New Jersey is currently 56-33 in goals scored and allowed in the second period.

The Devils have a great second period and often keep it behind them

Current form

Ottawa may soon secure a place in the playoff zone if it continues to show good results. At the moment, it occupies a borderline position and cannot feel completely comfortable in the tournament plan. Note that it has recently performed at a high level and has often achieved success in meetings with serious opponents. We can safely say that the club is now in its best form for the entire season.

Let us recall that before this, the Canadians managed to give a series of three victories. They dealt with Pittsburgh (5:0), Dallas (3:2), and also proved their superiority over the Islanders with a score of 2:0. Only in the final confrontation with Washington they lost with a score of 0:1 in overtime, but still got one point. Of course, we cannot fail to note the actions of the goalkeeper, Leevi Meriläinen, who has gained amazing form and continues to show very reliable play in goal. However, in the last confrontation with Boston, the Finnish goalkeeper played mediocrely and missed five goals, which is why the team lost with a score of 5:6 in a shootout.

Let emphasize that, in general, Travis Green team plays quite well on their home court, since they have only allowed themselves to be beaten in regulation time seven times throughout the season. As a rule, the team counts on the second period, in which they feel extremely comfortable and make great use of the advantage of the far benches, thanks to which they have a 41:34 ratio of goals scored and goals conceded in this period.

Disqualifications and injuries

Bernard-Docker, Chabot, Perron will not be able to take part in the upcoming meeting

Interesting trends for betting

• Ottawa gets 8.57 penalty minutes per game.

The Canadians have not been known for their discipline this season and are usually penalized at least four times per game.

• Statistically, the Senators are making 26 body checks per game.

The team plays quite tough against the opponent and prefers to play power hockey