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Ottawa Senators vs. Utah Hockey Club: Preview, Predictions and Picks for October 22, 2024

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Oct 22, 2024 9:14 AM
The Ottawa Senators, fresh from a 2-goal performance by star player Batherson, travel to the Delta Center on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, to face off against the Utah Hockey Club at 9:15 PM. The Senators look to improve their 3-2 record, while the Utah Hockey Club aims to maintain their strong 4-1-1 start to the season. This NHL matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two teams vying for dominance.
Ottawa Senators
Utah Hockey Club

Senators vs Hockey Club statistics

Stat Senators Hockey Club
Goals For per Game 3.60 3.67
Goals Against per Game 3.80 3.33
Shots per Game 31.2 26.8
Shots Against per Game 29.6 29.3
Power Play Goals 8 4
Power Play Goals Against 4 4
Short Handed Goals 1 0
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 45 85
Power Play Percentage 38.1 23.5
Penalty Kill Percentage 75.0 85.2

Utah Hockey Club recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/19/24 vs Boston Bruins W 2-1 OT
10/16/24 @ Anaheim Ducks L 5-4 OT
10/14/24 @ New Jersey Devils L 3-0
10/12/24 @ New York Rangers W 6-5 OT
10/10/24 @ New York Islanders W 5-4 OT

Ottawa Senators recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
10/19/24 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 5-4
10/17/24 vs New Jersey Devils L 3-1
10/14/24 vs Los Angeles Kings W 8-7 OT
10/12/24 @ Montreal Canadiens L 4-1
10/10/24 vs Florida Panthers W 3-1

Senators vs Hockey Club predictions

With the Ottawa Senators gearing up to face the Utah Hockey Club, all eyes might be on Tim Stutzle, despite his day-to-day injury status. Stutzle has been a powerhouse for the Senators, leading the team with seven points, including three goals. If he's healthy and hits the ice, expect him to be a key playmaker, particularly given his knack for turning crucial opportunities into goals. Another Senator to watch is Jake Sanderson, who's already racked up six assists this season. His vision and ability to feed the puck could prove essential, especially if the Senators intend to break through Utah's solid home game defenses.

On the flip side, the Utah Hockey Club has its own set of aces, like Dylan Guenther, who tops their goal-scoring chart with five. Guenther’s aggressive playing style and sharp shooting could definitely put pressure on the Senators' defense. Then there’s Clayton Keller, leading the team with eight points. His ability to orchestrate plays and find the back of the net has been crucial for Utah, and it's unlikely he'll slow down against Ottawa. Given their current form and home advantage, these key players from Utah are poised to make significant impacts.

Considering the stellar performance and strategic gameplay we’ve seen, the Utah Hockey Club seems to have the upper hand as they welcome the Senators. Utah's undefeated streak at home and the depth of talent in form of players like Keller and Guenther provide them a slight edge. Meanwhile, the Senators will need to leverage every bit of skill from Stutzle and Sanderson, and hope they're in top form to counter. Hence, if I were to lean one way, it’d be towards Utah clinching this one, keeping their home record spotless. What do you think, could the Senators pull off an upset here?

Utah Hockey Club injuries

  • Sean Durzi (D): Injured Reserve
  • Robert Bortuzzo (D): Day-To-Day
  • Curtis Douglas (C): Injured Reserve
  • Sam Lipkin (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Nick Bjugstad (C): Injured Reserve

Ottawa Senators injuries

  • Ridly Greig (C): Day-To-Day
  • David Perron (LW): Day-To-Day
  • Mads Sogaard (G): Out
  • Linus Ullmark (G): Day-To-Day
  • Artem Zub (D): Out

Senators vs Hockey Club game info

Venue Delta Center
Location Salt Lake City, UT
Puck drop Tue 9:15 PM

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