Thu, December 31st at 2:00 PM EST
December 31, 2026 β’ Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
NHL PREVIEW β’ December 31, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Pittsburgh Penguins faces Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Visiting Side
Ottawa Senators
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
46%
Pittsburgh Penguins
VS
54%
Ottawa Senators
Projected Score
PIT 4
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OTT 5
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
Pittsburgh Penguins
STAT
Ottawa Senators
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Ottawa Senators plays on familiar turf at Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Pittsburgh Penguins Could Win
Pittsburgh Penguins averages 3.1 goals per game offensively.
Why Ottawa Senators Could Win
Ottawa Senators responds with a scoring rate of 3.1 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Pittsburgh Penguins's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Pittsburgh Penguins (50.3%)
Ottawa Senators (49.7%)
Total Submissions: 85 circles
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