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The Ottawa Senators (6-2) visit the Philadelphia Flyers (0-6-3), who have lost nine straight, on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will emerge victorious in Saturday's hockey action.
Senators vs. Flyers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final score of Senators 3, Flyers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Senators (-158)
- Total Pick: Under 5.5 (computer predicts 5.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Flyers (+1.5)
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Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators have finished 2-0-2 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 6-2.
- Ottawa has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Senators registered only one goal, they won.
- Ottawa has finished 2-1-0 in the three games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering four points).
- The Senators are 3-1-0 in the four games when they have scored more than two goals (to register six points).
- In the five games when Ottawa has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 3-2-0 to record six points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Ottawa is undefeated (2-0-0, four points).
- The Senators have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 3-2-0 (six points).
Flyers Splits and Trends
- The Flyers have a -3-3 record in overtime contests this season and a 0-6-3 overall record.
- This season the Flyers recorded only one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Philadelphia has three points (0-0-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- In the two games when Philadelphia has recorded a single power-play goal, it lost both times.
- When it outshoots its opponent, Philadelphia is winless (0-1-0) this season.
- The Flyers' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Flyers went 0-5-3 in those matchups (three points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Senators Rank | Senators AVG | Flyers AVG | Flyers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th | 2.63 | Goals Scored | 1.22 | 32nd |
| 7th | 2.5 | Goals Allowed | 3.56 | 24th |
| 28th | 22.8 | Shots | 20.4 | 32nd |
| 13th | 26 | Shots Allowed | 33.7 | 32nd |
| 28th | 13.51% | Power Play % | 7.69% | 31st |
| 16th | 80.65% | Penalty Kill % | 82.86% | 12th |
Senators vs. Flyers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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