Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction (Dec 31, 2026)

Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins — Dec 31, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Ottawa Senators vs Pittsburgh Penguins: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Ottawa Senators 52.8% • Pittsburgh Penguins 47.2%

Expected goals: Ottawa Senators 2.90 — Pittsburgh Penguins 3.92 • Median total: 6.6