Pittsburgh Penguins VS Ottawa Senators NHL Match Analysis – March 31, 2025

Pittsburgh Penguins VS Ottawa Senators

Match Overview

The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Ottawa Senators at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 31, 2025, with puck drop scheduled for 6:00 AM KST. Both teams are fighting for momentum as the regular season winds down, and this game could have real implications for wildcard positioning. With Pittsburgh aiming to bounce back from recent struggles and Ottawa pushing forward with a young, energetic core, expect a fast-paced contest full of intensity and scoring chances.

Team Key Players

Pittsburgh Penguins

  1. Sidney Crosby (C) – The veteran leader continues to be a dominant force on both ends of the ice.
  2. Bryan Rust (LW) – A two-way forward with strong scoring and defensive instincts.
  3. Kris Letang (D) – Controls the tempo from the blue line and creates offensive opportunities.
  4. Tristan Jarry (G) – The goaltender has shown flashes but needs consistency under pressure.

Ottawa Senators

  1. Brady Tkachuk (LW) – The captain and emotional leader brings physicality and scoring.
  2. Tim Stützle (C) – A dynamic center with creativity and elite speed.
  3. Jake Sanderson (D) – A strong defender with great puck-moving skills.
  4. Anton Forsberg (G) – Solid when on his game, but vulnerable if pressured early.

Match Prediction

Main Pick: Over 5.5 Total Goals

Both teams show offensive potential but have struggled with goaltending consistency. The Penguins have multiple weapons in their top line, while the Senators are fast-paced and aggressive, often sacrificing defensive structure for scoring chances. With both sides eager to make a statement, a high-scoring affair is likely.

Head to Head Record

2025 01 12

2025 01 12

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

5 : 0

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

2024 12 15

2024 12 15

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

3 : 2

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

2024 09 30

2024 09 30

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

5 : 2

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

NHL

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

NHL

2024 03 13

2024 03 13

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

2 : 1

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

2023 12 24

2023 12 24

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

5 : 4

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

Team Statistics Comparison

Pittsburgh Penguins

74 Matches

74 Matches

Ottawa Senators

71 Matches

71 Matches
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Pittsburgh Penguins
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Ottawa Senators
2053Shots on Goal2044
52.8%Face-off%53%
24.37%Power Play%24.23%
1456Hits1795
1115Blocked Shots1072

Pittsburgh Penguins's Recent 5-Match Records

2025 03 28

2025 03 28

Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres

7 : 3

Pittsburgh Penguins

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Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

2025 03 26

2025 03 26

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning

6 : 1

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

2025 03 24

2025 03 24

Florida Panthers

Florida Panthers

4 : 3

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

2025 03 22

2025 03 22

Pittsburgh Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins

6 : 3

Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL

Columbus Blue Jackets

NHL

2025 03 19

2025 03 19

New York Islanders

New York Islanders

4 : 2

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins

NHL

Ottawa Senators's Recent 5-Match Records

2025 03 28

2025 03 28

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

4 : 3

Detroit Red Wings

NHL

Detroit Red Wings

NHL

2025 03 26

2025 03 26

Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres

3 : 2

Ottawa Senators

NHL

Ottawa Senators

NHL

2025 03 23

2025 03 23

Ottawa Senators

Ottawa Senators

3 : 2

New Jersey Devils

NHL

New Jersey Devils

NHL

2025 03 21

2025 03 21

Colorado Avalanche

Colorado Avalanche

5 : 1

Ottawa Senators

NHL

Ottawa Senators

NHL

2025 03 19

2025 03 19

Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens

6 : 3

Ottawa Senators

NHL

Ottawa Senators

NHL

Team Roster

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Pittsburgh Penguins

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Ottawa Senators

Pittsburgh Penguins Injury List:
  • Tommy Novak
  • Evgeni Malkin
    Confirmed Absence
  • Joel Blomqvist
    Confirmed Absence

No reported team injuries

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Game Prediction:

Over 5.5 Goals

Reason: 1

Both teams have offensive firepower with top-line talent like Crosby, Tkachuk, a…

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Reason: 2

Goaltending is shaky: Jarry has a 4.8 rating in the last game and Forsberg also …

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Reason: 3

Pittsburgh’s recent games have been high-scoring (e.g. 6 goals vs Columbus, 5 go…

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Reason: 4

Ottawa plays an aggressive offensive style and often concedes due to a weaker bl…

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Reason: 5

Injury to Malkin weakens Pittsburgh defensively, but boosts minutes for offensiv…

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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the game being played?
The game will be held at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The match is scheduled for March 31, 2025, at 6:00 AM KST.
For the Penguins: Sidney Crosby.
For the Senators: Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle.
Both teams have had mixed recent results, but the Senators have shown stronger offensive form.
No, Evgeni Malkin is out due to injury and will not play in this matchup.
Tristan Jarry for the Penguins and Anton Forsberg for the Senators.
Yes, both teams are competing for playoff contention, making this a key matchup.
Many analysts expect over 5.5 total goals due to both teams' attacking tendencies and average goaltending.
Fans can watch the game on local NHL broadcasters or streaming services depending on your region.
The game will take place on March 30 (evening) in North America — check your local time zone.