NHL · Wednesday, 7 October, MSK · Little Caesars Arena

Detroit Red Wings — Ottawa Senators

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Model prediction and result

5:3Came true
Detroit Red Wings43%
Draw in regulation23%
Ottawa Senators34%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 5:3: the model's most likely outcome, Detroit Red Wings to win (55% incl. overtime), came true.

Detroit Red Wings are favourites: 55% to win including overtime and shootout.

The model expects few goals: 5.5 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 53%.

Why

  • Detroit Red Wings are more dangerous in attack: 2.9 expected goals against 2.6.
  • Ottawa Senators: second game in two days — the model lowers their attack and defence.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Detroit Red Wings — Ottawa Senators2.9–2.6
Detroit Red Wings to win (incl. OT and shootout)55%
Ottawa Senators to win (incl. OT and shootout)45%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)53%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)47%

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Form

Detroit Red Wings

  • 04.10Winnipeg Jets2:3
  • 03.10New York Rangers0:2
  • 16.04away · Florida Panthers1:8
  • 14.04away · Tampa Bay Lightning3:4 OT
  • 12.04New Jersey Devils3:5

Ottawa Senators

  • 06.10away · Boston Bruins4:1
  • 04.10away · Toronto Maple Leafs3:2
  • 25.04Carolina Hurricanes2:4
  • 24.04Carolina Hurricanes1:2
  • 21.04away · Carolina Hurricanes2:3 OT

Head to head

  • 25.03.2026Detroit Red Wings — Ottawa Senators2:3
  • 27.02.2026Ottawa Senators — Detroit Red Wings1:2 OT
  • 19.01.2026Detroit Red Wings — Ottawa Senators4:3 OT
  • 06.01.2026Ottawa Senators — Detroit Red Wings3:5
  • 28.03.2025Detroit Red Wings — Ottawa Senators3:4

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
3, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionVegas Golden Knights750225–18+710
4, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionOttawa Senators650119–12+710
5, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionEdmonton Oilers541025–17+89
27Vancouver Canucks720524–35-114
28Detroit Red Wings511310–15-53
29Los Angeles Kings402210–17-72

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 43% will not happen in roughly 57 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →