The Bell Centre will play host to a Canadian clash between the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, December 2.
My top Senators vs. Canadian predictions and NHL picks are calling for Ottawa captain Brady Tkachuk to have his say in a road victory over Montreal tonight.
Senators vs Canadiens prediction
Senators vs Canadiens Best bet: Brady Tkachuk Over 3.5 shots on goal (+130)
Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk is now two games removed from his lengthy injury absence due to a thumb injury, and he’s recorded a team-high 10 shots on 15 attempts since returning.
Tkachuk paced the NHL in shots per 60 minutes and ranked second in attempts per 60 last season, which obviously landed him in the 99th percentile of NHL forwards in shots on goal.
His possession numbers also checked out, with Tkachuk posting a 53.7 Corsi For percentage and 55.8% shot share at 5-on-5.
This is also a good matchup, as the Montreal Canadiens are on a 4-5-3 run while ranking 27th in Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5. The Habs have allowed the eighth-most shots per game (29.3) during the skid.
Additionally, the Habs have averaged the fifth-most short-handed time (5:45) across the highlighted 12 games, and Tkachuk also paced the Sens in both shots and attempts per 60 with the man advantage last year.
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Senators vs Canadiens same-game parlay
In addition to the noted possession numbers during the 12-game stretch, the Canadiens also rank 21st in expected goals percentage at 5-on-5 and have surrendered the third-most per game (4.08). Goaltending has obviously been a major factor, with the Habs sporting the fourth-worst team save percentage at 5-on-5.
Ottawa has superior underlying metrics and ranks 11th in CF% and seventh in xGF% during the same stretch.
Tkachuk’s return is also a huge boon, and he’s collected four assists through five games this season after putting up a rock-solid 2.9 points per 60 minutes over the prior three years.
Senators vs Canadiens SGP
- Senators moneyline
- Brady Tkachuk Over 0.5 points
- Brady Tkachuk Over 3.5 shots on goal
Senators vs Canadiens odds
- Moneyline: Senators -115 | Canadiens -105
- Puck Line: Senators -1.5 (+210) | Canadiens +1.5 (-260)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+110) | Under 6.5 (-130)
Senators vs Canadiens trend
The Ottawa Senators have won 49 of their last 89 games (+3.60 Units / 3% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Senators vs. Canadiens.
How to watch Senators vs Canadiens
| Location | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC |
| Date | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN2, RDS |
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