The Ottawa Senators return to action this evening as they play host to the Detroit Red Wings at the Canadian Tire Centre.
Ottawa has work to do to climb the standings, and my Red Wings vs. Senators predictions expect netminder Linus Ullmark to turn away his fair share of rubber.
Read more in my NHL picks for Thursday, February 26.
Red Wings vs Senators prediction
Red Wings vs Senators best bet: Linus Ullmark Over 22.5 saves (-110)
Coming out of the Olympic break, this looks like a busy evening for Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark.
The Detroit Red Wings average 28.4 shots per game, while Ullmark has been strong at home, posting a .908 save percentage and a 2.37 GAA across 13 starts.
With both teams returning from a multi-week layoff, expect looser defense and a barrage of shots headed Ullmark’s way tonight.
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Red Wings vs Senators same-game parlay
In addition to Ullmark’s strong numbers at home, the Senators are tough defensively at the Canadian Tire Centre, allowing the fewest expected goals against per 60 minutes at five-on-five.
Detroit ranks 23rd in goals per road game, averaging just 2.86.
Looking at Ottawa defenseman Thomas Chabot, he’s recorded two or more shots in 11 of his past 15 games, totaling 31 shots on 63 attempts, while logging a solid 21:09 of ice time per game.
Red Wings vs Senators SGP
- Under 5.5
- Linus Ullmark Over 22.5 saves
- Thomas Chabot Over 1.5 shots
Red Wings vs Senators odds
- Moneyline: Red Wings +135 | Senators -155
- Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 (-180) | Senators -1.5 (+155)
- Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-130) | Under 5.5 (+110)
Red Wings vs Senators trend
Detroit has only hit the Over in nine of its last 25 games (-6.80 Units / -25% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Red Wings vs. Senators.
How to watch Red Wings vs Senators
| Location | Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON |
| Date | Thursday, February 26, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | FDSN DET, TSN5 |
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