The Montreal Canadiens make the short trek to the Canadian Tire Centre to face the Ottawa Senators tonight.
This marks the third meeting between these two Atlantic Division rivals after they split the first two games.
My Canadiens vs. Senators predictions point to continued struggles for the middling Senators, with Habs defenseman Noah Dobson remaining a force on the blue line.
Read more in my NHL picks for Saturday, January 17.
Canadiens vs Senators prediction
Canadiens vs Senators best bet: Noah Dobson Over 2.5 blocked shots (+135 at Bet99)
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson leads the NHL in blocked shots (122) and is in the midst of a particularly hot stretch.
The 26-year-old has blocked 26 shots over his last eight games, cashing the Over in seven of them.
Given the reliability of this player prop, it offers serious value at plus odds. The Ottawa Senators also rank 13th in the league in shots on goal.
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Canadiens vs Senators same-game parlay
Noah Dobson Over 2.5 blocked shots
Oliver Kapanen Over 1.5 shots
Canadiens moneyline
Habs rookie Oliver Kapanen paces all first-year players with 16 goals and is enjoying a particularly trigger-happy stretch. The Finn has matched Alexander Ovechkin in shots on goal over the past two weeks, cashing the Over in six of his last seven games.
Kapanen is the primary shooter on the Canadiens’ second line, with Ivan Demidov and Juraj Slafkovsky showing no hesitation in feeding the 22-year-old. He’s firmly established himself as a shoot-first option.
The Habs have scored the fourth-most goals away from home, own an impressive 13-5-6 road record, and sit tied for third in points percentage. Meanwhile, Ottawa has recently spiraled to the bottom of the Atlantic Division.
Canadiens vs Senators odds
- Moneyline: Canadiens +100 | Senators -120
- Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-240) | Senators -1.5 (+195)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115)
Canadiens vs Senators trend
Montreal has prevailed in four of the last six head-to-head meetings. Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Senators.
How to watch Canadiens vs Senators
| Location | Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON |
| Date | Saturday, January 17, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | CITY |
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