Free NHL Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game March 23, 2026
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The Senators are cruising along a 13-3-2 heater with a third-ranked Corsi For percentage and top-ranked expected goals percentage at five-on-five, while the Rangers respectively check in 27th in each with a 7-8-3 record during the same stretch. Ottawa has also allowed the fewest goals per game (2.22) during the run and is battling for a postseason berth. It’s the exact opposite on the opposite bench with New York checked out in the Eastern Conference basement.
Igor Shesterkin o26.5 Total Saves (-105)
The Rangers have surrendered the second-most shots per game (32.5) out of the Olympic break, and the Senators have recorded the fourth-most (31.5). As a result, I’m anticipating Shesterkin to be busy tonight, and he’s also turning in another solid season with a .912 save percentage and the seventh-most goals saved above expected.
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