Seattle Kraken vs Ottawa Senators Pick & Prediction for Thursday, October 16, 2025

By: Ricky Mackenzie Published 10/16/2025, 12:50 AM ET

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The Ottawa Senators return home on Thursday night in search of a much-needed bounce back after dropping two straight games. Get our free NHL Picks all season long! Their latest effort, a 4–1 loss to Nashville, was another frustrating showing for a team struggling to put together a complete 60 minutes.

Linus Ullmark, expected to get the nod again for Ottawa, has had a tough start, allowing over four goals per game with a sub-.850 save percentage. He’ll need to be sharper if the Senators hope to contain a Kraken team that moves the puck well and generates high-danger chances. That said, Seattle will be on the second half of a back-to-back, which could open the door for Ottawa to push the pace early and capitalize on tired legs.

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Seattle enters the matchup 2-0-1, though they too are coming off an overtime loss, falling 5–4 to Montreal on Tuesday night. Still, they’ve shown more consistency than Ottawa through three games, getting strong contributions throughout the lineup.

This game may ultimately come down to which goaltender can steal a period, or the game. With both clubs coming off losses, there should be desperation on display, and Ottawa, returning home, will be eager to turn things around. Expect a tight battle with momentum swings, but the Senators need a complete effort to get back in the win column.

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Senators vs Kraken Pick

The Senators are desperate to get back on track, but Seattle’s early-season structure and goaltending give them a clear edge. Ottawa needs better defensive zone play and improved goaltending to stand a chance, but those issues aren’t quick fixes. Until then, expect Seattle to out-execute when it matters most. Final Score Prediction, Seattle Kraken win 4-3.