Washington Capitals vs Ottawa Senators predictions, Mar 18, 2026

Mar 16, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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### Match Preview: Washington Capitals vs. Ottawa Senators

On March 18, 2026, the Washington Capitals will host the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena in what promises to be an intriguing matchup in the NHL. Recent performances indicate contrasting trajectories for both teams. The Capitals have secured victories in just 2 of their last 5 contests, suggesting inconsistencies that could be pivotal as they face a rival in strong form. Conversely, the Senators have demonstrated resilience and flair, winning 4 of their last 5 games, showcasing their tactical adaptability and ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Capitals at 2.49 for a home win, while the Senators are close behind at 2.44 for an away victory. Our predictive model suggests the Capitals have a 41.2% chance of victory, with the Senators’ chances sitting at 35.8%, and a draw at 25.1%.

As the Capitals look to leverage their home-ice advantage, the Senators will aim to continue their upward momentum. While both teams possess distinct strengths, the outcome remains uncertain, making this matchup one to watch closely for fans and bettors alike.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-03-16T14:52:03+00:00.

Washington
38.1%		 Draw
23.2%		 Ottawa
38.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of NHL Ottawa Senators: 2.17% Washington Capitals: 0.33%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.54 4.21 2.51
Pinnacle 2.49 4.07 2.44

Latest Results

14.03.26 Washington Capitals – Boston Bruins – 2:3 penalties
12.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Washington Capitals – 1:2
11.03.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Washington Capitals – 4:1
09.03.26 Washington Capitals – Calgary Flames – 7:3
07.03.26 Boston Bruins – Washington Capitals – 3:1		 15.03.26 Ottawa Senators – San Jose Sharks – 7:4
14.03.26 Ottawa Senators – Anaheim Ducks – 2:0
11.03.26 Ottawa Senators – Montreal Canadiens – 2:3
09.03.26 Vancouver Canucks – Ottawa Senators – 0:2
07.03.26 Seattle Kraken – Ottawa Senators – 4:7

Facts

  • Two mid-table teams will face off this time (ranked 12 and 10).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Washington won 2.
  • In recent matches, Washington has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Ottawa is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Ottawa may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Washington won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 70:64. (average 3.5:3.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Washington won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 37:32. (average 3.7:3.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Washington Capitals – 4:3
    25.10.25 Washington Capitals – Ottawa Senators – 1:7
    03.03.25 Washington Capitals – Ottawa Senators – 5:4 penalties
    30.01.25 Ottawa Senators – Washington Capitals – 5:4 OT
    16.01.25 Ottawa Senators – Washington Capitals – 0:1 OT

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 65 39 5 9 12 247:163 97
    2 Dallas Stars 66 33 9 10 14 232:178 94
    3 Minnesota Wild 68 25 13 12 18 226:196 88
    4 Anaheim Ducks 67 22 15 3 27 223:233 77
    5 Vegas Golden Knights 67 23 8 14 22 220:209 76
    6 Edmonton Oilers 68 25 8 9 26 238:232 75
    7 Utah Mammoth 67 26 8 6 27 208:188 74
    8 Seattle Kraken 66 25 6 9 26 191:199 71
    9 San Jose Sharks 65 20 12 6 27 204:229 70
    10 Los Angeles Kings 66 17 10 15 24 176:200 69
    11 Nashville Predators 66 22 7 9 28 195:225 67
    12 Winnipeg Jets 66 23 5 10 28 188:202 66
    13 St. Louis Blues 67 24 3 10 30 177:222 64
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 66 18 7 11 30 175:213 61
    15 Calgary Flames 66 22 4 7 33 165:207 59
    16 Vancouver Canucks 66 13 7 8 38 171:246 48

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 66 31 11 6 18 234:192 90
    2 Buffalo Sabres 67 34 7 6 20 235:200 88
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 65 31 9 4 21 231:182 84
    4 Montreal Canadiens 66 25 11 10 20 233:220 82
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 66 28 5 15 18 223:202 81
    6 New York Islanders 67 24 14 5 24 197:191 81
    7 Boston Bruins 66 27 10 6 23 219:207 80
    8 Detroit Red Wings 67 25 11 8 23 195:201 80
    9 Columbus Blue Jackets 66 23 11 11 21 212:208 79
    10 Ottawa Senators 66 28 6 9 23 225:205 77
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 66 20 11 12 23 191:205 74
    12 Washington Capitals 68 28 5 8 27 212:203 74
    13 Toronto Maple Leafs 68 21 8 12 27 215:238 70
    14 Florida Panthers 66 26 7 3 30 199:220 69
    15 New Jersey Devils 66 22 11 2 31 176:201 68
    16 New York Rangers 66 19 9 8 30 189:205 64

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.83 (21.83%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.13 (16.3%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.5 (12.85%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 11.5 (7.26%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 12 (6.96%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 13 (6.42%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 16.5 (5.06%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 20 (4.18%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 36 (2.32%)

    10. Ottawa Senators: 38.5 (2.17%)

    11. Utah Mammoth: 38.5 (2.17%)

    12. Anaheim Ducks: 43.5 (1.92%)

    13. Pittsburgh Penguins: 48.5 (1.72%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.64%)

    15. New York Islanders: 53.5 (1.56%)

    16. Columbus Blue Jackets: 64 (1.3%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 78.5 (1.06%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.83%)

    19. Florida Panthers: 201 (0.42%)

    20. San Jose Sharks: 201 (0.42%)

    21. Washington Capitals: 251 (0.33%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 276 (0.3%)

    23. Seattle Kraken: 301 (0.28%)

    24. Nashville Predators: 451 (0.19%)

    25. Philadelphia Flyers: 751 (0.11%)

    26. New Jersey Devils: 751 (0.11%)

    27. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1251 (0.07%)

    28. St. Louis Blues: 1501 (0.06%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 1751 (0.05%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 1751 (0.05%)

    31. New York Rangers: 1751 (0.05%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 3001 (0.03%)

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