Ottawa Senators playoff chances and predictions 2026–27: 69% to make the playoffs
Model prediction: 69% to make the playoffs, 3.9% to win the Stanley Cup, 101 projected points (likely 84–118). 9-5-1 with 19 points in 15 games through Nov 1. Odds from simulated seasons using official NHL data.
| Record | 9-5-1 |
|---|---|
| Points | 19 in 15 games |
| Goal difference | +4 |
| Division | Atlantic (Eastern Conference) |
Season forecast
| Projected points | 101 (likely range 84–118) |
|---|---|
| Make the playoffs | 69% |
| Win the division | 17% |
| Reach the second round | 35% |
| Reach the conference final | 18% |
| Reach the Stanley Cup Final | 7% |
| Win the Stanley Cup | 3.9% |
| Win the Presidents' Trophy | 2.1% |
Next games
| Date | Opponent | Win chance |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 1 · 8:00 PM ET | at Anaheim Ducks | 47% |
| Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM ET | at Buffalo Sabres | 50% |
| Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM ET | vs Utah Mammoth | 56% |
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 31 | at San Jose Sharks | W 5–1 |
| Oct 29 | at Los Angeles Kings | L 5–6 (OT) |
| Oct 27 | at Vegas Golden Knights | L 1–4 |
| Oct 24 | vs New York Rangers | W 7–4 |
| Oct 22 | vs San Jose Sharks | L 2–6 |
Players
| Player | Position | Projected goals above average |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Spence | Defence | +7.0 |
| Tim Stützle | Centre | +4.9 |
| Jake Sanderson | Defence | +4.7 |
| Shane Pinto | Centre | +3.6 |
| Drake Batherson | Right wing | +2.9 |
| William Eklund | Left wing | +2.5 |
| Fabian Zetterlund | Left wing | +1.7 |
| Thomas Chabot | Defence | +1.6 |
| Michael Amadio | Right wing | +1.5 |
| Warren Foegele | Left wing | +1.3 |
| Artem Zub | Defence | +1.1 |
| Claude Giroux | Right wing | +0.8 |
| Dylan Cozens | Centre | +0.6 |
| Stephen Halliday | Centre | +0.0 |
| Linus Ullmark | – | |
| Jonas Johansson | – | |
| Samuel Ersson | – | |
| Hayden Hodgson | Right wing | −0.8 |
| Ridly Greig | Centre | −2.3 |
| Nikolas Matinpalo | Defence | −2.3 |
| Nick Cousins | Centre | −2.4 |
| Andre Burakovsky | Left wing | −2.6 |
| Carter Yakemchuk | Defence | −3.3 |
| Tyler Kleven | Defence | −3.6 |
Atlantic Division
| Team | Points | Projected | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Bruins | 21 | 100 | 64% |
| Montréal Canadiens | 20 | 101 | 68% |
| Ottawa Senators | 19 | 101 | 69% |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 18 | 103 | 75% |
| Florida Panthers | 18 | 100 | 64% |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 18 | 83 | 10% |
| Buffalo Sabres | 17 | 95 | 47% |
| Detroit Red Wings | 15 | 94 | 43% |