The Ottawa Senators (20-19-5) visit the New York Rangers (20-21-6) in an Eastern Conference matchup on January 14, 2026. The Senators are mired in a four-game losing streak, having been outscored 19-6 in that span, while the Rangers have dropped four straight and seven of their last eight, plagued by injuries to key players. This game features Ottawa’s offensive potential against New York’s struggling defense, with goaltending uncertainties on both sides potentially leading to a high-scoring affair. Below is a detailed breakdown.
Venue
Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Puckdrop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+, MSG, RDS2, RSN
Recent Team Forms
The Senators have gone 2-8-0 in their last 10, with poor goaltending exacerbating defensive lapses—they’ve allowed 3+ goals in eight straight. However, they’ve shown resilience at home but struggle on the road (9-10-3 away).
Ottawa Senators’ Last 5 Games:
Jan 10 vs FLA: L 2-3 (Zetterlund G; outshot 21-19)
Jan 8 @ COL: L 2-8 (Manson, MacKinnon dominate for COL)
Jan 7 @ UTA: L 1-3 (Poor offense; 33 shots but only 1G)
Jan 5 vs DET: L 3-5 (Allowed 5G on 21 shots)
Jan 3 vs WPG: W 4-2 (Strong PK; multi-point games from Chabot)
The Rangers are 3-6-1 in their last 10, outscored 38-21, with injuries decimating their lineup. Their home form is middling (13-5-1), but recent blowouts highlight fragility.
New York Rangers’ Last 5 Games:
Jan 12 vs SEA: L 2-4 (Rallied from 2-0 but allowed 4 unanswered)
Jan 10 @ BOS: L 2-10 (Bruins explode for 10G; Quick pulled)
Jan 8 vs BUF: L 2-5 (Sabres pull away in 3rd)
Jan 6 vs UTA: L 2-3 (OT) (Zibanejad 2G but late collapse)
Jan 2 vs FLA (Winter Classic): W 5-1 (Zibanejad hat trick)
Injury Report
Ottawa’s goaltending is thin without Ullmark, but Reimer’s addition provides depth. The Rangers are severely depleted, missing their top goalie and defenseman.
Ottawa Senators Injuries:
Linus Ullmark (G): Out (personal/non-roster IR) – Skated Jan. 13 but no return timeline; missed 7+ games.
No other significant injuries reported; core forwards like Tkachuk, Stützle healthy.
New York Rangers Injuries:
Adam Fox (D): LTIR (lower body) – Out until at least Jan. 31; 24 days/10 games minimum.
Igor Shesterkin (G): IR (lower body) – Eligible Jan. 14 but not skating; “further away” per coach.
Conor Sheary (LW): Out (lower body) – No timeline; on crutches post-Winter Classic.
Adam Edstrom (C): Out (lower body) – Not skating; out since late November.
Matt Rempe (RW): Day-to-day (thumb) – Scratched Jan. 12; affects physical play.
Key Player Matchups
With injuries impacting New York’s backbone, Ottawa’s forwards could exploit gaps, but the Rangers’ top line remains potent. Special teams may decide: Rangers’ PP (22.1%) vs. Senators’ PK (78.2%).
Brady Tkachuk (OTT) vs. Mika Zibanejad (NYR): Tkachuk (physical leader, 18G) vs. Zibanejad (hot streak: 12 pts in 6 games, hat trick Jan. 2).
Tim Stützle (OTT) vs. Artemi Panarin (NYR): Stützle’s speed (team-high 38 pts) tested by Panarin’s playmaking (2G Jan. 2).
Claude Giroux (OTT) vs. Vincent Trocheck (NYR): Giroux’s veteran savvy (multi-pt games) vs. Trocheck’s faceoff dominance (55%).
Thomas Chabot (OTT) vs. Chris Kreider (NYR): Chabot (recent 2 pts) anchors D vs. Kreider’s net-front presence.
Goalie Duel: Leevi Merilainen/James Reimer (OTT) – Merilainen .866 SV% in losses; Reimer possible debut. vs. Jonathan Quick (NYR) – .885 SV% recently; allowed 4+ in 3 of last 4.
Series History
The Rangers hold a slight all-time edge at 52-50-3-6 in regular-season games against the Senators (58-60-3-3 overall including playoffs). New York is 31-27-3 at home. Recently, the Rangers have dominated, going 4-1-0 in the last 5 meetings.
Recent Head-to-Head:
Mar 8, 2025: OTT 4-3 @ OTT
Apr 15, 2024: NYR 4-0 vs. OTT
Nov 1, 2024: OTT 2-3 @ NYR (OT)
Dec 5, 2023: NYR 6-2 vs. OTT
Feb 11, 2023: NYR 6-3 @ OTT
Betting Trends
Puck Line: OTT 12-10 ATS on road; NYR 15-9 ATS at home but 3-7 ATS last 10.
Over/Under: Over has hit in 6 of Senators’ last 10; combined, teams average 5.8 goals/game but allow 6.2.
Trends: Senators 2-8 SU last 10, 3-7 ATS; 4L streak. Rangers 3-7 SU last 10, 2-8 ATS; over in 7 of last 10 home. NYR 4-1 SU last 5 vs. OTT.
Game Odds
Ottawa Senators 5.5
New York Rangers – 115
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, January 13, 2026
