Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators Prediction: Will the guests lose their sixth match in a row?

Prediction for the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins vs Ottawa Senators match, which will take place on March 21. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Pittsburgh is still fighting for a playoff spot. The team has an excellent chance to climb onto the wild card, as they are currently eighth in the Eastern Conference standings and fifth in the Metropolitan Division standings. The Penguins have 78 points, while inferior Florida has just one less. We should note that after two wins in a row, Pittsburgh lost three games, first with the score 4:6 to Montreal and then 2:4 and 0:6 to the Rangers.

Ottawa could also compete for the wild card for a long time, but they've already lost almost all their chances. Ahead of the game, the Senators are in 12th place in the East standings and sixth in the Atlantic Division standings. They have 71 points, which is not good enough for a playoff spot. And the team's recent performance has been abysmal, with a streak of five straight losses, four of which have been in regulation time. Outside of the three periods, they lost only in the previous meeting, 4:5 to Toronto in a shootout.

It seems that Pittsburgh needs a win in this matchup much more. The Penguins are very actively fighting for a place in the playoffs. Ottawa seemed to have dropped their hands, having lost in the previous five games. Also, let's not forget about the home support in Pennsylvania - Penguins fans will expect only a win. We suggest betting on it, considering the overtime and the shootout.