The Canadiens will play the Senators on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Learn more about NHL Betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain money line, total and puck line bets. Plus, a great discussion about exotic bets like NHL parlays and props.
| Bonus | |
|---|---|
 #1 BetMGMREVIEW | New Customers - Up to $1500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days One new customer offer/Add'l Terms Bet Now 21+ Playable in Ohio only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966 |
Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators. The puck hits the ice on Saturday, January 17th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Montreal Canadiens currently have a 92.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Ottawa Senators heading into this matchup with a 90.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens have a 13-5-6 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Montreal Canadiens now rank 11th for away team losses.
- Home Ottawa Senators - The Ottawa Senators start this game with a 11-9-3 record as a home team. That puts them 7th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Montreal Canadiens rank 2nd (162) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Ottawa Senators, currently rank 8th (151) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Montreal Canadiens rank 5th (159) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Ottawa Senators, they've given up 153 goals this season, ranking them 9th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Montreal Canadiens have a 2-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Ottawa Senators owning a 3-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Montreal Canadiens have a 26-15-7 record and the Ottawa Senators hold a 22-19-5 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Hear ye, hear ye! The Montreal Canadiens...face the Ottawa Senators in a battle of the NHL titans...
As the away team, the Canadiens come in...with a record of 26-15-7 and a 0.542 win percentage...They have tallied 59 points this season...
The Senators, as the home team, stand at...22-19-5 with a 0.478 win percentage and 49 points...Both teams are hungry for a win in this matchup...
So, before the game begins, review each team's stats...and standing to make an informed prediction...Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...
For those looking to get in on the action...have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below...Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com...
May the best team emerge victorious in this...exciting showdown between the Montreal Canadiens and the Ottawa Senators!
Best Canadiens at Senators Odds
| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Ottawa Senators |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Ottawa Senators |
|---|---|
Matchup Odds FAQs
The Ottawa Senators are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Montreal Canadiens are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Ottawa Senators are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Montreal Canadiens are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
|
Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Canadiens
Senators
1/17/26 7:08pm EST | -105-115 |
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 51.22%.
- Ottawa Senators bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds. The implied probability for Ottawa Senators is 53.49%.
Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
Canadiens
Senators
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/17/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -200No +150Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
MTL at OTT 1/17/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Senators
Total Goals
MTL at OTT 1/17/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1353 u -102Bet |
Brady Tkachuk
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at OTT 1/17/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at OTT 1/17/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Tim Stutzle
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at OTT 1/17/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 49 | 27 | 15 | 7 | 0.551 | 61 | 25 | 168 | 164 | +4.0 | 13-10-1 | 14-5-6 | 2-4 | 6-3-1 | W1 |
| Ottawa Senators | 48 | 22 | 19 | 7 | 0.458 | 51 | 19 | 159 | 163 | -4.0 | 11-9-4 | 11-10-3 | 3-0 | 4-4-2 | OT2 |
Montreal Canadiens & Ottawa Senators Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Canadiens | +5000 Bet |
|
Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Senators | +8000 Bet |
Montreal Canadiens & Ottawa Senators Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators NHL Game
-
Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
-
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
-
Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Montreal Canadiens vs Ottawa Senators Game.
-
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other January 17, 2026 NHL Games
- Minnesota Wild vs Buffalo Sabres - 1/17/26 12:38pm EST
- New York Rangers vs Philadelphia Flyers - 1/17/26 1:08pm EST
- New York Islanders vs Calgary Flames - 1/17/26 3:08pm EST
- Seattle Kraken vs Utah Mammoth - 1/17/26 5:10pm EST
- Florida Panthers vs Washington Capitals - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Toronto Maple Leafs vs Winnipeg Jets - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs Pittsburgh Penguins - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Carolina Hurricanes vs New Jersey Devils - 1/17/26 7:08pm EST
- Boston Bruins vs Chicago Blackhawks - 1/17/26 8:08pm EST
- Los Angeles Kings vs Anaheim Ducks - 1/17/26 10:08pm EST
- Edmonton Oilers vs Vancouver Canucks - 1/17/26 10:08pm EST
- Nashville Predators vs Vegas Golden Knights - 1/17/26 10:08pm EST