The Vancouver Canucks are on a tear recently winning six of their last seven games, while the Ottawa Senators lost recently after riding a five game win streak. The Ottawa Senators (22-25-4-5) host the Vancouver Canucks (28-21-2-6) for some hard hitting NHL action. The Canucks blanked the Sens 3-0 in their last meeting. NHL oddsmakers at BodogLife.com have the Canucks as -120 moneyline favs over the Senators with the over/under posted at 5 ½ goals. Get your Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators NHL Prediction in now at BodogLife.com
The Canucks recently beat the Flames 4-3 SO on the road thanks to goals from Ryan Kesler (2), Kevin Bieksa and Pavol Demitra’s shootout winner. Goalie Roberto Luongo stopped 41 shots and he now has a 17-7-5 record with a 2.63 GAA and a .914 SVPCT. Their penalty kill hasn’t allowed a goal in two straight games or five kills and their power play has one goal in two games or 10 tries. The Canucks are 14-10-1-3 on the road where they average 2.86 GAG and give up an average 3.00 GAG. They are 3-2 SU in their last five road games where they’ve averaged 3.20 GAG and given up an average 2.80 GAG.
The Senators recently lost to the Avs 2-3 OT on the road despite goals from two goals from Ryan Shannon. Goalie Alex Auld stopped 24 of 27 shots for a 11-13-6 record with a 2.45 GAA and a .911 SVPCT. The power play unit hasn’t been great, they have one goal in three games or eight tries while their penalty kill hasn’t allowed a goal in back to back games or seven kills. The Sens are 12-9-2-3 at home where they average 2.62 GAG and give up an average 2.46 GAG. They are 2-3 SU in their last five home games where they’ve averaged 2.8 GAG and given up an average 3.4 GAG.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings.
- Under is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Ottawa.
- Canucks are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
- Canucks are 4-0 in their last 4 games as a favorite.
- Canucks are 6-1 in their last 7 overall.
- Canucks are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators NHL Prediction
When: Thurs, Feb 19, 2009 7:30 PM ET
Line: BodogLife.com
Pick: Canucks -120
Point-Spreads.com Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators NHL Prediction
The Bottom Line: The Canucks Roberto Luongo is back to his usual greatness and his teammates aren’t taken stupid penalties. Go Canucks! Get your Vancouver Canucks vs Ottawa Senators NHL Prediction in now at BodogLife.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
