Ottawa Senators vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Prediction for Monday October 12, 2026
The Ottawa Senators will be on the road Monday for an Eastern Conference matchup against the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, at 7:00 PM on the NHL Network. Ottawa will look to continue developing its offensive rhythm as the Senators face a difficult challenge away from home. The Senators come into this game 4-1-0 on the year, riding a two-game winning streak following a win over Nashville last game out in a shootout. The Devils return to their home ice looking to take advantage of their speed and offensive depth. New Jersey is 2-2 on the year following a 3-goal win over Vancouver in their last game and will attempt to dictate the pace early and put pressure on Ottawa throughout the contest. New Jersey comes into Monday night as a -130 home favorite. Ottawa is a +110 with a total set at 5.5. Stay in the news with our NHL Picks.
Ottawa looks to ride their momentum
The Ottawa Senators offense is averaging 2.8 goals on 24.8 shots per game this season. Defensively, Ottawa has held their own, allowing 2.2 goals on 26.2 shots per game, and they've given up 4 total goals across their last three wins. Tim Stutzle is leading the Ottawa offense this season with eight points, 4 assists, and four goals. Drake Batherson and Shane Pinto are both tied for second on the Ottawa roster with four points apiece.
Linus Ullmark did just enough in the net for Ottawa in their last outing, giving up just two goals on 18 shots to post an .889 save percentage in just over 63 minutes on the ice. Tim Stutzle provided the biggest boost for the Ottawa offense in their last outing with one goal and one assist in just over 26 minutes of game time. Drake Batherson added 1 goal, and Shane Pinto secured the win with a slap shot in the shootout.
Key Injury Report for Ottawa:
- Cameron Crotty (IR) - Oct 15
- Jake Sanderson (Day-To-Day) - Oct 12
- William Eklund (IR) - Jan 2
- Artem Zub (IR-NR) - Oct 12
- Kurtis MacDermid (IR-NR) - Oct 31
New Jersey looks for 2 in a row
The New Jersey Devils offense has been mediocre this season, averaging 2.5 goals on 37.8 shots per game. Defensively, New Jersey has struggled immensely, giving up 3.5 goals on 27.3 shots, and they've allowed 11 total goals across their two losses this season. Jesper Bratt is leading the New Jersey offense this season with four points along with a team-high 3 assists. Jack Hughes has also scored four points for New Jersey this season through four games played. Luke Evangelista and Nico Hischier are both tied for 3rd on the roster, having scored three points each, while both have scored a team-leading two goals this season.
Jake Allen was phenomenal last time out for New Jersey, allowing one goal on 21 shots to post a .952 save percentage in 60 minutes. Nico Hischier led the charge for the New Jersey offense with two goals and one assist in just under 19 minutes. Jesper Bratt added one goal and one assist, while Jesper Boqvist chipped in the fourth goal of the game. Jack Hughes added to the New Jersey offense with two assists in just under 16.5 minutes of action.
Key Injury Report for New Jersey:
- Nick Bjugstad (IR-LT) - Jan 19
- Connor Brown (Out) - October 12
- Seamus Casey (IR-NR) - Nov 21
Ottawa Senators vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Prediction
Pick: New Jersey Devils -130
New Jersey will look to take advantage of its home ice Monday night against an Ottawa team that has enough offensive talent to make this a difficult matchup. The Devils have plenty of speed throughout their lineup and should be able to create scoring opportunities against the Senators. Ottawa will need to remain aggressive offensively while limiting mistakes that could lead to easy chances for New Jersey. The Devils have the offensive depth necessary to put pressure on Ottawa throughout the contest and should benefit from playing in front of their home crowd. Expect both teams to have productive stretches, but New Jersey should be able to make the necessary plays down the stretch to secure the victory.
Pick: Over 5.5 (-125)
Ottawa and New Jersey should provide plenty of offensive opportunities Monday night in a matchup featuring two teams capable of putting goals on the board. The Devils have a talented offensive group that can generate scoring chances in transition, while Ottawa has enough playmakers to answer when New Jersey finds success. Both teams will look to establish their offensive rhythm early and create pressure around the opposing net. Defensive mistakes could become an issue if either team struggles to contain the speed and skill of its opponent. Special teams should also provide additional opportunities for both sides to contribute offensively. Look for an entertaining matchup that produces at least six combined goals.