Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators predictions, Mar 28, 2026

Mar 26, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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The upcoming NHL clash between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ottawa Senators on March 28, 2026, promises to be an exhilarating matchup. Both teams are in impressive form, each winning four of their last five games, which bodes well for a competitive encounter at Amalie Arena.

The Lightning will look to leverage their strong offensive prowess, which has been evident in their recent performances. With a powerful roster and home-ice advantage, they are poised to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Their ability to control the puck and create high-quality chances has turned them into a formidable opponent.

On the other hand, the Ottawa Senators have demonstrated resilience and tenacity in their recent matches. With a keen focus on strategic defensive play, they have effectively limited opponents’ scoring while also showcasing their own offensive capabilities. This dual strategy makes them a dangerous adversary that can exploit defensive lapses.

Current bookmakers’ odds favor Tampa Bay slightly at 2.05 for a home win compared to 3.15 for Ottawa. Our model assigns a 50.5% probability of a Lightning victory, suggesting a tightly contested match with a predicted final score of 4-3. As both teams seek to maintain their winning momentum, fans can expect an exciting showdown, though outcomes remain uncertain.

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Tampa Bay
47.7%		 Draw
22%		 Ottawa
30.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 16.01% Ottawa Senators: 2.63%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.05 4.42 3.15
Pinnacle 1.96 4.27 3.18

Latest Results

24.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Minnesota Wild – 6:3
22.03.26 Calgary Flames – Tampa Bay Lightning – 4:3 OT
21.03.26 Edmonton Oilers – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:5
19.03.26 Vancouver Canucks – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:6
17.03.26 Seattle Kraken – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:6		 24.03.26 Detroit Red Wings – Ottawa Senators – 2:3
23.03.26 New York Rangers – Ottawa Senators – 1:2
21.03.26 Ottawa Senators – Toronto Maple Leafs – 5:2
19.03.26 Ottawa Senators – New York Islanders – 3:2
18.03.26 Washington Capitals – Ottawa Senators – 4:1

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 8 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tampa Bay won 2.
  • Now, both teams are in good form.
  • Recently, Tampa Bay has had a series of away games.
  • Tampa Bay is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Tampa Bay won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 68:71. (average 3.4:3.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Tampa Bay won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 32:25. (average 3.6:2.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    09.10.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Ottawa Senators – 4:5
    03.04.25 Ottawa Senators – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:1
    06.02.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Ottawa Senators – 5:1
    04.02.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Ottawa Senators – 4:3
    19.10.24 Ottawa Senators – Tampa Bay Lightning – 5:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 70 41 6 10 13 263:177 104
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 71 33 10 11 17 244:196 97
    3 Minnesota Wild 72 25 15 12 20 236:208 92
    4 Anaheim Ducks 71 24 16 4 27 240:245 84
    5 Utah Mammoth 72 28 9 6 29 225:203 80
    6 Edmonton Oilers 72 27 8 9 28 250:246 79
    7 Vegas Golden Knights 72 24 8 14 26 225:225 78
    8 Nashville Predators 71 25 9 9 28 215:235 77
    9 Los Angeles Kings 71 18 10 18 25 189:216 74
    10 Seattle Kraken 70 25 6 10 29 200:218 72
    11 Winnipeg Jets 71 24 6 12 29 203:220 72
    12 San Jose Sharks 69 20 12 6 31 211:249 70
    13 St. Louis Blues 70 26 3 11 30 184:225 69
    14 Calgary Flames 71 23 7 7 34 180:219 67
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 71 20 7 13 31 187:228 67
    16 Vancouver Canucks 70 14 7 8 41 182:262 50

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 71 32 13 6 20 252:211 96
    2 Buffalo Sabres 72 37 7 8 20 254:211 96
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 70 35 9 5 21 257:195 93
    4 Montreal Canadiens 70 27 12 10 21 249:230 88
    5 Boston Bruins 72 29 11 8 24 240:224 88
    6 Columbus Blue Jackets 71 27 11 11 22 231:217 87
    7 Pittsburgh Penguins 71 29 6 16 20 243:225 86
    8 Ottawa Senators 71 32 6 9 24 239:216 85
    9 New York Islanders 72 26 14 5 27 209:206 85
    10 Detroit Red Wings 71 27 11 8 25 207:211 84
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 70 21 13 12 24 204:214 80
    12 Washington Capitals 72 30 5 9 28 220:211 79
    13 Toronto Maple Leafs 73 23 8 13 29 229:255 75
    14 New Jersey Devils 70 24 12 2 32 193:213 74
    15 Florida Panthers 70 27 8 3 32 211:233 73
    16 New York Rangers 72 19 9 9 35 202:230 65

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (21.01%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.25 (16.01%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.45%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 10.5 (8%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 14 (6%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 14.5 (5.8%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 17 (4.94%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 18 (4.67%)

    9. Utah Mammoth: 31 (2.71%)

    10. Ottawa Senators: 32 (2.63%)

    11. Columbus Blue Jackets: 38.5 (2.18%)

    12. Pittsburgh Penguins: 38.5 (2.18%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.05%)

    14. Montreal Canadiens: 41 (2.05%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.38%)

    16. Los Angeles Kings: 64 (1.31%)

    17. New York Islanders: 74 (1.14%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.83%)

    19. Nashville Predators: 201 (0.42%)

    20. Philadelphia Flyers: 401 (0.21%)

    21. Winnipeg Jets: 451 (0.19%)

    22. Washington Capitals: 501 (0.17%)

    23. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.17%)

    24. San Jose Sharks: 576 (0.15%)

    25. St. Louis Blues: 1001 (0.08%)

    26. Florida Panthers: 1251 (0.07%)

    27. New Jersey Devils: 1251 (0.07%)

    28. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1501 (0.06%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 2001 (0.04%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 2001 (0.04%)

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