NHL3/18/2026
Scheduled
TIME:11:30 PM UTC
VENUE:
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33-23.508
Away Team
10th in Conference DivisionLast5: W4L1
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33-27.485
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Home Team
12th in Conference DivisionLast5: W2L3

AI Game Overview

Alright, hockey fans, settle in! It's your favorite voice in the game, and we're gearing up for a clash that's got the league buzzing. On March 18th, 2026, at 11:30 PM Eastern Time, the Ottawa Senators are heading south to take on the Washington Capitals in what promises to be an absolute barnburner!

Now, looking at this season, both these teams have been on a rollercoaster, haven't they? The Senators, always with that youthful energy, have shown flashes of brilliance, but consistency has been the name of their game – or rather, the lack of it. They've got the speed, they've got the skill, but can they put it all together when it matters most?

Then you've got the Capitals. A team that knows how to grind, knows how to win. They've been battling hard, proving time and again that experience and grit can carry you far. They'll be looking to defend their home ice with everything they've got, especially against a divisional rival.

With the betting lines still taking shape, it tells us one thing: this one is too close to call! No clear favorite, no definitive spread – just pure, unadulterated hockey intrigue. Will the Senators' offensive firepower be enough to silence the Capitals' veteran presence? Or will Washington's defensive structure and home-ice advantage prove too much to overcome?

This isn't just another regular-season game; this is a statement opportunity for both sides. Get ready for a night of end-to-end action, spectacular saves, and maybe, just maybe, a few fireworks. You won't want to miss this one!

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Looking at the recent history between the Ottawa Senators and the Washington Capitals, the series has been quite competitive, with a slight edge to the Senators in the provided matchups. In the 2025-2026 season, the Senators took one game at home with a 4-3 victory, while the Capitals secured a dominant 7-1 win on the road. The 2024-2025 season saw a split, with the Capitals winning a close 5-4 game at home and the Senators also winning a tight 5-4 contest on home ice. Ottawa also managed a 1-0 shutout victory in Washington during that season. Overall, scoring has been varied, with some high-scoring affairs and some tighter defensive battles. The Senators have shown they can win on the road, and the Capitals have demonstrated their ability to score in bunches. Given the Senators' recent success in this series and their slightly better divisional standing, they appear to have a slight advantage heading into this matchup.

Previous Matchups

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L@ CAR3 - 4
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L@ NAS3 - 5
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L@ COL2 - 8
L@ UTA1 - 3
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L@ TOR5 - 7
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L@ STL3 - 4
W@ VEG4 - 3
L@ LA1 - 2
W@ SJ3 - 2
W@ ANA3 - 2
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Lvs DAL2 - 3
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W@ PHI3 - 2
L@ BOS2 - 3
L@ MTL3 - 4
Wvs CGY4 - 3
L@ CHI3 - 7
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Lvs EDM2 - 3
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Wvs SEA4 - 3
L@ BUF4 - 8
Lvs NAS1 - 4
L@ FLA2 - 6
W@ TB5 - 4
W@ MTL3 - 1
L@ STL1 - 7
Lvs MTL0 - 5
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W@ TOR3 - 2
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W@ BUF2 - 1
L@ PHI1 - 4
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L@ BOS1 - 3
Lvs UTA2 - 3
L@ MTL2 - 6
Wvs VEG3 - 2
Wvs PHI3 - 1
Wvs NAS4 - 2
L@ PHI2 - 4
Wvs NYI4 - 1
Wvs CAR4 - 3
W@ DET4 - 3
L@ SEA1 - 5
L@ EDM5 - 6
W@ CGY3 - 1
L@ VAN3 - 4
L@ COL2 - 5
Lvs FLA2 - 5
Lvs SJ2 - 3
Wvs MTL3 - 2
L@ NAS2 - 3
W@ CHI5 - 1
Lvs DAL1 - 4
Wvs ANA7 - 4
Lvs CHI2 - 3
L@ OTT3 - 4
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L@ FLA3 - 5
W@ NJ4 - 3
Lvs NYR3 - 7
L@ DET2 - 3
Lvs DET2 - 5
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L@ MIN0 - 5
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Lvs CAR2 - 3
Wvs CBJ2 - 0
L@ ANA3 - 4
W@ SJ7 - 1
W@ LA3 - 1
W@ NYI4 - 1
Wvs TOR4 - 2
Wvs WPG4 - 3
Wvs CBJ5 - 1
Lvs TB3 - 5
W@ MTL8 - 4
Wvs EDM7 - 4
Wvs LA2 - 1
Lvs NJ2 - 3
L@ FLA3 - 6
W@ CAR4 - 1
L@ TB2 - 3
L@ PIT3 - 5
Wvs STL6 - 1
L@ BUF3 - 4
Lvs NYI1 - 3
L@ DAL0 - 1
Lvs OTT1 - 7
W@ CBJ5 - 1
Wvs SEA4 - 1
Lvs VAN3 - 4
Wvs MIN5 - 1
Wvs TB3 - 2
W@ NYR1 - 0
W@ NYI4 - 2
Lvs BOS1 - 3
Wvs CBJ2 - 1
Lvs BOS1 - 3
W@ CBJ4 - 3
W@ NJ3 - 2
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Lvs TOR2 - 4
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L@ TOR2 - 6
Wvs CAR7 - 5
Lvs CHI3 - 4
Wvs PHI4 - 3
Wvs MTL5 - 2
L@ CBJ2 - 5
Wvs CBJ4 - 0
Wvs FLA3 - 0
Wvs TB2 - 1
Lvs BUF2 - 5
L@ PIT0 - 1
Wvs CBJ3 - 2
W@ DET4 - 3
L@ BUF2 - 3
W@ NJ3 - 2
Lvs COL1 - 5
L@ MTL3 - 6
W@ TOR4 - 2
Wvs BOS6 - 3
W@ PHI5 - 2
Wvs DET2 - 1
Wvs NYR4 - 3
W@ CHI4 - 3
L@ WAS4 - 5
Wvs SJ5 - 3
Lvs WPG1 - 4
Lvs MTL2 - 5
L@ FLA1 - 5
L@ TB1 - 5
L@ TB3 - 4
W@ NAS5 - 2
Wvs MIN6 - 0
Wvs WAS5 - 4
Wvs UTA3 - 1
Wvs TOR2 - 1
L@ BOS0 - 2
L@ NYR0 - 5
W@ NJ2 - 1
Wvs BOS6 - 5
Lvs WAS0 - 1
W@ NYI2 - 0
Wvs DAL3 - 2
W@ PIT5 - 0
Lvs BUF0 - 4
L@ DET2 - 3
L@ STL0 - 4
L@ DAL2 - 4
W@ MIN3 - 1
L@ WPG2 - 4
L@ EDM1 - 3
W@ VAN5 - 4
W@ CGY3 - 2
W@ SEA3 - 0
Wvs PIT3 - 2
W@ CAR3 - 0
Wvs ANA5 - 1
Lvs NYI2 - 4
Wvs NAS3 - 1
Wvs DET2 - 1
L@ ANA3 - 4
L@ LA2 - 5
W@ SJ4 - 3
Wvs CGY4 - 3
Lvs VAN3 - 4
Lvs VEG2 - 3
Lvs EDM2 - 5
L@ CAR0 - 4
Lvs PHI4 - 5
W@ TOR3 - 0
W@ BOS3 - 2
Lvs NYI2 - 4
L@ BUF1 - 5
Wvs SEA3 - 0
L@ NYR1 - 2
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L@ COL4 - 5
L@ VEG4 - 6
W@ UTA4 - 0
Wvs TB5 - 4
Lvs NJ1 - 3
Wvs LA8 - 7
L@ MTL1 - 4
Wvs FLA3 - 1
Wvs MTL4 - 2
W@ DET4 - 3
W@ MTL4 - 3
Lvs PIT2 - 5
Lvs BUF2 - 3
Wvs TOR2 - 1
W@ TOR6 - 5

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L@ CAR2 - 5
L@ CAR0 - 4
Wvs CAR3 - 1
Lvs CAR1 - 2
Wvs MTL4 - 1
W@ MTL5 - 2
L@ MTL3 - 6
Wvs MTL3 - 1
Wvs MTL3 - 2
L@ PIT2 - 5
W@ NYI3 - 1
Lvs CBJ1 - 4
L@ CBJ0 - 7
Wvs CAR5 - 4
L@ NYI1 - 4
Wvs CHI5 - 3
L@ CAR1 - 5
W@ BOS4 - 3
Lvs BUF5 - 8
L@ MIN2 - 4
L@ WPG2 - 3
Wvs FLA6 - 3
Wvs PHI3 - 2
Wvs DET4 - 1
W@ SJ5 - 1
L@ LA0 - 3
W@ ANA7 - 4
Wvs SEA4 - 2
Wvs DET5 - 2
W@ NYR3 - 2
Wvs OTT5 - 4
Lvs TB1 - 3
Lvs STL2 - 5
Lvs CGY1 - 3
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W@ PIT8 - 3
Lvs UTA4 - 5
W@ PHI4 - 3
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W@ NAS4 - 1
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L@ DET2 - 4
W@ TOR5 - 2
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Wvs CAR3 - 1
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W@ CBJ2 - 1
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