Ottawa Senators vs Montreal Canadiens predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Jan 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Ottawa Senators

Montreal Canadiens

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In a highly anticipated NHL matchup, the Ottawa Senators will face off against the Montreal Canadiens on January 17, 2026, at the Senators’ home arena. Both teams have been displaying mixed performances in their recent matches, with the Senators winning 2 out of their last 5 games and the Canadiens coming out victorious in 3 out of their last 5 outings.

In terms of tactical strengths, the Senators have shown resilience in defense while the Canadiens have displayed an attacking flair in their recent matches. The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Senators with a probability of 41.9% for a home win, 22.9% for a draw, and 35.1% for an away win. The predicted final score based on the odds is a narrow 3-2 victory for the Senators.

With both teams showing signs of strength and weaknesses, this matchup is shaping up to be a close and intense battle on the ice. Only time will tell which team will emerge victorious in this exciting clash.

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Ottawa
42.1%		 Draw
23%		 Montreal
34.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 1.55% Ottawa Senators: 1.17%

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Latest Results

14.01.26 New York Rangers – Ottawa Senators – 4:8
13.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Vancouver Canucks – 2:1
10.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Florida Panthers – 2:3
08.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Ottawa Senators – 8:2
07.01.26 Utah Mammoth – Ottawa Senators – 3:1		 13.01.26 Washington Capitals – Montreal Canadiens – 3:2 OT
12.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Vancouver Canucks – 6:3
10.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Detroit Red Wings – 0:4
08.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Florida Panthers – 6:2
07.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Calgary Flames – 4:1

Facts

  • This match will feature an outsider and one of the leaders (ranked 14 and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ottawa won 3.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Montreal may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Montreal has had a series of home games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ottawa won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 73:61. (average 3.7:3.1).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Ottawa won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 37:30. (average 3.7:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    02.12.25 Montreal Canadiens – Ottawa Senators – 2:5
    01.11.25 Montreal Canadiens – Ottawa Senators – 4:3 OT
    04.10.25 Montreal Canadiens – Ottawa Senators – 1:3
    30.09.25 Ottawa Senators – Montreal Canadiens – 0:5
    11.04.25 Ottawa Senators – Montreal Canadiens – 5:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 45 30 3 8 4 182:103 74
    2 Dallas Stars 47 23 4 9 11 161:133 63
    3 Minnesota Wild 47 18 8 9 12 148:130 61
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 45 16 6 12 11 147:138 56
    5 Edmonton Oilers 47 18 5 8 16 159:157 54
    6 Seattle Kraken 45 15 6 9 15 125:131 51
    7 Utah Mammoth 47 17 6 4 20 145:131 50
    8 San Jose Sharks 45 12 11 3 19 143:162 49
    9 Los Angeles Kings 46 12 7 11 16 122:131 49
    10 Nashville Predators 46 15 7 4 20 129:151 48
    11 Anaheim Ducks 46 14 8 3 21 153:169 47
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 46 15 4 7 20 130:146 45
    13 St. Louis Blues 47 18 0 8 21 117:161 44
    14 Calgary Flames 46 15 4 4 23 119:140 42
    15 Winnipeg Jets 45 16 2 5 22 135:142 41
    16 Vancouver Canucks 46 10 6 5 25 125:166 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 45 23 6 3 13 160:116 61
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 47 19 9 4 15 158:142 60
    3 Detroit Red Wings 48 20 8 4 16 149:148 60
    4 Montreal Canadiens 47 17 9 7 14 159:154 59
    5 New York Islanders 46 16 9 5 16 138:130 55
    6 Buffalo Sabres 45 19 6 4 16 148:140 54
    7 Boston Bruins 47 19 7 2 19 155:146 54
    8 Washington Capitals 47 21 3 6 17 153:135 54
    9 Toronto Maple Leafs 46 17 6 7 16 153:149 53
    10 Pittsburgh Penguins 45 17 4 10 14 141:137 52
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 45 15 7 8 15 135:137 52
    12 Florida Panthers 45 21 3 3 18 139:145 51
    13 New Jersey Devils 47 16 8 2 21 126:145 50
    14 Ottawa Senators 46 17 5 5 19 151:153 49
    15 Columbus Blue Jackets 46 12 8 7 19 140:156 47
    16 New York Rangers 48 13 7 6 22 126:147 46

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.45 (23.98%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.5 (11.03%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.45%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9 (9.19%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10 (8.27%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 10.5 (7.88%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15.5 (5.34%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 22 (3.76%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 27.5 (3.01%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2.02%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 46 (1.8%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 53.5 (1.55%)

    13. Detroit Red Wings: 64 (1.29%)

    14. New Jersey Devils: 64 (1.29%)

    15. Buffalo Sabres: 64 (1.29%)

    16. Ottawa Senators: 71 (1.17%)

    17. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.05%)

    18. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.82%)

    20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.82%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 113.5 (0.73%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 163.5 (0.51%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 163.5 (0.51%)

    24. New York Rangers: 201 (0.41%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

    26. Boston Bruins: 276 (0.3%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 301 (0.27%)

    28. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.21%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 401 (0.21%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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