Game Details
- Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT)
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, WA
- Broadcast: ESPN+, KHN/Prime, KONG, CITY, SN, TVAS
This interconference matchup features the Ottawa Senators traveling to face the Seattle Kraken in a late-night clash with playoff implications. The Senators, riding a strong recent form, aim to extend their dominance in the series and bolster their Atlantic Division standing, while the Kraken look to capitalize on home ice amid a mixed stretch to climb the Pacific ladder
Recent Team Forms
The Senators enter with strong momentum, while the Kraken have been inconsistent but solid at home.
Ottawa Senators (7-1-2 in last 10 games): Ottawa averages 3.5 goals per game recently while allowing 2.8, with a 23.4% power play and 82.1% penalty kill. They’ve won seven of their last 10, including four straight before a recent OT loss, trending under in 5 of 10. Key recent results
- Mar 5 vs. EDM: OT L 3-4
- Mar 3 vs. TOR: W 3-2 (SO)
- Mar 1 vs. DET: OT W 4-3
- Feb 28 vs. PHI: OT W 3-2
- Feb 26 vs. CAR: L 2-5
- Feb 24 vs. PIT: W 5-4
- Feb 22 vs. NJD: W 3-1
- Feb 20 vs. COL: W 4-2
- Feb 18 vs. VGK: W 5-3
- Feb 15 vs. WSH: W 4-3
Ottawa has covered ATS in 6 of their last 10 and is 5-1 SU in their last 6 against Seattle
Seattle Kraken (6-4-0 in last 10 games): Seattle averages 3.2 goals per game in their last 10 while allowing 3.0, with a 21.5% power play and 80.4% penalty kill. They’ve won six of 10, including three straight, trending over in 5 of 10. Key recent results
- Mar 5 vs. STL: L 2-4
- Mar 3 vs. CAR: W 5-4
- Mar 1 vs. VAN: W 4-3
- Feb 28 vs. STL: L 3-5
- Feb 26 vs. DAL: L 2-3
- Feb 24 vs. LAK: W 5-4
- Feb 22 vs. ANA: L 3-4 (OT)
- Feb 20 vs. VGK: W 4-3
- Feb 18 vs. TOR: W 5-2
- Feb 15 vs. WSH: W 4-3
Seattle is 5-1 SU in their last 6 at home and has gone under in 4 of their last 6 against Ottawa
Injury Report
Injuries could impact Ottawa’s depth, while Seattle remains relatively healthy.
Ottawa Senators
- Nikolas Matinpalo (D): Day-to-Day (Undisclosed; missed Mar 3 game vs. Oilers, expected return Mar 7)
- David Perron (LW): Out (Groin; on IR, sports hernia surgery, expected to miss 5-7 weeks)
Seattle Kraken
- Matt Murray (G): Out (Lower Body; on IR, expected return Mar 10)
- Bobby McMann (C): Out (Undisclosed; expected return Mar 10)
- Max McCormick (LW): Out (Undisclosed; expected return Sep 15)
- Caleb Jones (D): Out (Suspension/Lower Body; status unclear)
Key Player Matchups
This game highlights speed vs. physicality, with Ottawa’s offense testing Seattle’s home defense.
- Tim Stützle (OTT, C) vs. Matty Beniers (SEA, C): Stützle (projected 30+ goals, 50+ assists; recent multi-point games) leads Ottawa’s attack with vision and speed. Beniers (shutdown center, 15+ goals est.) must disrupt Stützle’s playmaking while adding offense.
- Brady Tkachuk (OTT, LW) vs. Jared McCann (SEA, LW): Tkachuk (power forward, 25+ goals; net-front presence) exploits rebounds. McCann (scoring threat, 20+ goals) counters with quick shots; this wing battle could decide special teams.
- Jake Sanderson (OTT, D) vs. Fabian Zetterlund (SEA, LW): Sanderson (blue-line anchor, 10+ assists) handles transitions. Zetterlund (recent hot streak, GWG vs. STL) thrives in high-danger; matchup tests Ottawa’s perimeter D.
Other notables: Claude Giroux (OTT) vs. Jordan Eberle (SEA) for veteran leadership; Linus Ullmark (OTT G: .907 SV%) vs. Joey Daccord (SEA G: recent wins).
Series History
Ottawa leads the all-time series 5-1 in the last six meetings, including 1-0 this season. The Senators have won four straight, with recent games often low-scoring
Key recent results:
- Feb 25, 2026: OTT 4-2 vs. SEA
- Mar 9, 2025: SEA 2-4 vs. OTT
- Oct 21, 2024: OTT 4-3 vs. SEA
- Mar 7, 2024: SEA 2-7 vs. OTT (last Kraken win in series? Limited history as SEA is expansion team)
Seattle is 0-2 at home vs. Ottawa, with unders hitting in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head.
Betting Trends
- ATS Trends: Senators 7-3 ATS last 10; Kraken 5-2 ATS last 7 home. Senators 5-1 SU last 6 vs. SEA; total under in 4 of SEA’s last 5 vs. OTT; SEA 5-1 SU last 6 home
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Game Odds
Ottawa Senators – 142
Seattle Kraken 5.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, March 6, 2026
