Faceoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
TV/Streaming: TSN5 / RDSI (Senators), MSGSN2 (Devils), ESPN+
2025-26 NHL Regular Season – Atlantic/Metropolitan Crossover (Late-Season Tune-Up / Playoff Positioning)
Team Records & Standings Context
The Senators enter with 96 points and sit in a strong position in the Atlantic Division (likely 4th or locked into a wild-card/playoff spot). They boast a solid 21-15-4 road record and have clinched or are on the verge of securing postseason hockey for the first time in years under coach Travis Green.
The Devils are 7th in the Metropolitan Division with 85 points and have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention (or on the verge). Their 20-17-3 home mark at Prudential Center has been respectable, but inconsistency has plagued them all season. This is essentially a “meaningless” game for New Jersey in the standings but an opportunity to spoil Ottawa’s momentum.
Recent Team Form
Senators (last 5-10 games): 7-2-1 in their last 10 and riding a three-game win streak. Recent results include a dominant 5-1 home win over Florida (Apr 9 – Fabian Zetterlund 2G), 6-2 vs. Tampa Bay (Apr 7), and 6-3 vs. Carolina (Apr 5). Ottawa is scoring at a 3.40 GPG clip lately while playing tight defensively.
Devils (recent form): 3-7-0 in their last 10 and coming off back-to-back regulation losses: 2-5 vs. Pittsburgh (Apr 9) and 1-5 vs. Philadelphia (Apr 7). They did earn a 3-0 shutout win at Montreal (Apr 5) but have been outscored heavily in recent defeats. New Jersey averages 2.83 GPG and 3.09 GA/GP, with special teams struggling (around 18% PP / 79% PK).
Injury Report
Senators:
Brady Tkachuk (LW) – DTD (undisclosed; listed questionable for Apr 12 but expected to play)
Dennis Gilbert (D) – OUT (upper body; target Apr 15)
Tyler Kleven (D) – OUT (upper body; target Apr 15)
Nick Jensen (D) – IR (target Apr 28)
Ottawa’s blue line is thinned but the forward group remains mostly intact.
Devils:
Jacob Markstrom (G) – OUT (undisclosed; season-ending rest/rehab)
Luke Hughes (D) – OUT (undisclosed; season-ending procedure)
Arseny Gritsyuk (RW) – OUT (upper body; season-ending surgery)
Brett Pesce (D) – OUT (lower body; season-long)
Stefan Noesen (RW) – IR-LT (long-term)
Goaltending depth is tested; multiple long-term absences have forced heavy reliance on call-ups and backups.
Projected Lineups & Key Player Matchups
Senators (projected):
Forwards: Brady Tkachuk–Shane Pinto–Fabian Zetterlund; Tim Stützle–Dylan Cozens–Drake Batherson; Ridly Greig–Claude Giroux–Warren Foegele; Nick Cousins–others (depth)
Defense: Thomas Chabot–Jake Sanderson; Artem Zub–Jordan Spence; (Kleven/Gilbert out)
Goalies: Linus Ullmark / James Reimer (Ullmark likely)
Key assets: Tkachuk’s physicality and scoring (20G+), Stützle’s playmaking, and Zetterlund’s recent hot streak.
Devils (projected, adjusted for injuries):
Forwards: Timo Meier–Dawson Mercer–Jesper Bratt; (rotating centers without Hughes/Hischier impact); Evgenii Dadonov–Paul Cotter–Conner Brown; Maxim Tsyplakov–others
Defense: Dougie Hamilton–(available pairings); Brenden Dillon–Simon Nemec; Jonas Siegenthaler–Johnathan Kovacevic
Goalies: Backup / call-up (Markstrom out; exact starter TBD but depth-tested)
Key assets: Bratt/Mercer chemistry and Hamilton’s offensive D-play, though depleted roster limits upside.
Notable Matchups:
Ottawa’s top line (Tkachuk/Stützle) vs. Devils’ shutdown attempts.
Senators’ road speed vs. New Jersey’s injury-riddled defense.
Special teams: Senators ~22-24% PP; Devils struggling to generate consistently.
Series History
The 2025-26 season series is split so far (exact 1-1 or 2-1 edge to one side per reports). Ottawa has historically had the edge in recent seasons, but games at Prudential Center have been competitive. High-scoring affairs are common when these teams meet.
Betting Trends
Senators: Strong as road favorites (34-22 when favored); Over has hit in many of their recent high-event wins.
Devils: 2-3 in last 5 overall and poor at covering as home underdogs lately.
Injury impact: Ottawa healthier up front; New Jersey’s goaltending and D-depth create value on the visitor side.
Game Odds
Ottawa Senators – 125
New Jersey Devils 6.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 11, 2026
