Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Picks & Predictions for Thursday, October 9th 2025
The Tampa Bay Lightning get set to host the Ottawa Senators on Thursday for their first game of the NHL regular season. Tampa Bay is a -173 home favorite and the over/under has been set at 6 goals. The Senators beat the Lightning 2-1 in their last meeting last April. Find all of our expert's NHL Free Picks.
Tampa Bay Lightning Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning won 47 games last season and finished 2nd in the Atlantic Division. Tampa Bay has won at least 45 games over the past four seasons. The Lightning are hoping to start their season like they did last year with three straight wins. Tampa Bay was knocked out of the first round of the playoffs last year by the Florida Panthers. Nikita Kucherov returns to the Lightning after leading the team with 121 points. Tampa Bay averaged 3.6 goals per game last season while allowing 2.6 goals per game.
Ottawa Senators Preview
The Ottawa Senators won 45 games last season and finished 4th in the Atlantic Division. Ottawa also lost in the first round of the playoffs. The Senators lost to the Maple Leafs in six games. Ottawa brings back Head Coach Travis Green for his 2nd season with the Senators. The Captain Brady Tkachuk is back for another season. Tkachuk scored 29 goals and had 26 assists last season. Tim Stützle is also back who led this team with 79 points last season.
Lightning vs Senators Free Pick & Prediction
The Tampa Bay Lightning didn't make any big splashes in the off season. Tampa Bay will be a top contender again this season but do they have enough to get past the first round. The Senators found themselves in the playoffs also last season but were very out matched. Watch for Tampa Bay to grind out a win in their season opener.
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- Final Score Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning win 3-1.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators Best Free Picks
- Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 goals
- UNDER 6
