Puck drop is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET (7:00 PM MT local)
Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
TV/Radio: ESPN+ (national), Sportsnet West / CityTV (Oilers), TSN5 / RDS (Senators); local radio on 630 CHED / Oilers Audio Network (Oilers) and TSN 1200 (Senators)
The Ottawa Senators continue their Western Canada road trip with a high-stakes visit to Rogers Place against the Edmonton Oilers in a matchup of two teams hovering around .500 and vying for playoff positioning in their respective conferences. Ottawa (66 points, 6th in Atlantic / Eastern wild-card contention) rides momentum from a strong 5-2 win over Toronto on March 1, while Edmonton (66 points, mid-Pacific / Western wild-card push) looks to capitalize on home ice after a mixed stretch. This is the second and final regular-season meeting (Oilers won the first 3-2 OT earlier this season). Expect a fast-paced, skill-heavy game featuring star power on both sides.
Injury Report
Ottawa Senators:
- David Perron (LW) – Out (groin / sports hernia; on IR, expected return mid-March after surgery)
- Nikolas Matinpalo (D) – Day-to-Day (undisclosed; missed Feb. 28 game vs. Toronto, questionable for tonight)
- Others: Full strength for core forwards (Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle, Drake Batherson, Dylan Cozens) and goaltending (likely Linus Ullmark if cleared from recent DTD; Anton Forsberg backup). Blue-line depth tested but manageable.
Edmonton Oilers:
- Mattias Janmark (C/LW) – Out (undisclosed / chronic; long-term absence, expected sidelined into late March or beyond)
- Others: No major new injuries reported for stars (Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, Evan Bouchard, Stuart Skinner). Depth forwards filling in; Oilers rolling with healthy top lines.
Ottawa’s forward depth remains strong despite Perron’s absence; Edmonton’s bottom-six takes a hit without Janmark.
Recent Form (Last 5-10 Games)
Senators (strong recent surge):
- W 5-2 @ Toronto (March 1) – Batherson 2G, Cozens 2G; dominant second period
- Solid results post-Olympic break with wins over contenders; averaging 3.5+ GF/G in recent stretch, improved PK and road resilience (15-12-3 away).
Oilers (mixed, 3-2 in last 5):
- Competitive but inconsistent; high-scoring wins offset by defensive lapses. McDavid (35G, 68A season) and Draisaitl continue elite production; home games feature explosive offense.
Series History (2025-26 Season)
Oilers lead season series 1-0 (most recent: EDM 3-2 OT win earlier in season).
All-time: Edmonton holds slight edge in recent meetings. Games trend high-event with over trends due to offensive firepower on both sides.
Key Player Matchups
- Tim Stützle / Brady Tkachuk (Senators top line) vs. Edmonton’s top defensive pair (Bouchard / Ekholm): Stützle’s speed and playmaking vs. Edmonton’s structured D; Tkachuk’s physicality creates net-front chaos.
- Drake Batherson / Dylan Cozens (Senators secondary scoring) vs. Oilers bottom-six: Batherson’s recent hot streak (2G vs. TOR) exploits gaps; Cozens adds depth scoring.
- Connor McDavid / Leon Draisaitl (Oilers stars) vs. Senators shutdown lines / goaltending: McDavid’s elite speed and vision create constant threats; Senators must limit transition and odd-man rushes.
- Goaltending: Ottawa’s Ullmark/Forsberg tandem vs. Skinner/Campbell for Edmonton. Both teams capable of strong net play but vulnerable to high-danger chances.
Betting Trends
- Oilers strong at Rogers Place; Senators 6-2 SU in last 8 overall but 1-6 SU in last 7 vs. Edmonton.
- Over has hit in 5 of Edmonton’s last 6 March games and several recent head-to-heads.
- Senators 15-12-3 on road; Oilers high-event home games push totals higher.
- Ottawa covered poorly as road underdogs vs. Pacific teams lately.
Game Odds
Ottawa Senators 6.5
Edmonton Oilers – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, March 2, 2026
