The Ottawa Senators (3-4-0) will aim to get back on track against the Pittsburgh Penguins (3-4-0) in Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 28. The Pittsburgh Penguins are currently favored at -155 to triumph.

Date: October 28, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET

Location: PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Coverage: NHLPP/ESPN+

The Senators are currently on a three-game losing streak heading into this matchup. Their most recent defeat was a 3-2 showing against the New York Islanders, who were able to score the sole goal in the third period.

Their recent losing skid has pushed them to seventh in the Atlantic Division. They need to break this losing cycle soon, or risk being too far back in the division to make an impact this year.

Their offense has been shining at 3.86 goals a game with 35.7 shots a game. At this rate, they have a good chance to keep up with other good offensive teams.

However, their defense is somewhat lacking and causing issues. They allow 3.43 goals a game and teams get up 28.0 shots per contest. Slowing down the opposition is key to winning here.

The Penguins finally broke their three-game losing skid with a 4-0 win over the Colorado Avalanche. They were able to lead a steady offense and scored at least a goal per period of action.

This was an astonishing win, especially handing the Avalanche their first loss of the season. The Penguins are now seventh in the Metropolitan Division and have an opportunity to move ahead.

Their offense has been solid with 3.00 goals a game, with plenty of shot attempts at 34.1. If their shots can be more accurate, they have an opportunity to win more games.

Looking at their defense, they are doing a good job at holding teams to 2.86 goals a game. They are also holding teams to 29.4 shots per matchup, which should bode well in their favor.

MyBookie has their odds showing that the Pittsburgh Penguins are favored to find success here. Based on both teams issues with losing streaks lately, it should make this an interesting matchup.

The Senators are appealing on offense, as they nearly post four goals per game. However, their defense has been a cause for concern with nearly 3.50 goals per game. In other words, they are essentially canceling out their production on offense.

The Penguins landed their best win of the season and were able to snap their losing skid. Look for them to have good momentum in this battle to extend their winning streak.