Ottawa Senators vs Anaheim Ducks prediction: Goalie test on Nov. 1, 2026
The Ducks' power play could test the Senators' unannounced starter as the Senators look to capitalize on a vulnerable defense.
Hockey
By Ekaterina Drozdovica

The Senators at Ducks meet November 1 in a 2026–27 regular-season game. The Senators have the stronger early record, but a scheduled visit to the Sharks the previous afternoon gives them little time between games.
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When is Senators vs Ducks?
The Senators visit the Ducks on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) in Anaheim, California. The Senators are also scheduled to face the Sharks at 4 p.m. ET on October 31.
Other upcoming games appear on the daily sports prediction markets schedule.
Who has the edge in Senators vs Ducks?
The Senators were the market favorite at 52%, with the Ducks at 51%, according to OG.com market data as of October 27, 2026. These market-implied probabilities can change as new information arrives; check OG.com for current probabilities.
The Senators have a scoring opening against a Ducks team that had allowed 3.36 goals per game before the October 27 games. The Ducks can answer on the power play, especially if Ullmark remains out and a replacement starts.
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How have the Senators and Ducks started the season?
Before the October 27 games, the Senators were 8-4-0 with 16 points from 12 games, second in the Atlantic Division. The Ducks were 5-6-0 with 10 points from 11 games, behind four teams in the Pacific Division. The Senators averaged 3.00 goals scored and 2.83 allowed per game; the Ducks averaged 2.91 scored and 3.36 allowed per game.
The Senators beat the Panthers 5–1 on October 21, lost 6–2 to the Sharks on October 22 and beat the Rangers 7–4 on October 24. The Ducks lost 3–2 to the Islanders on October 20 and 4–1 to the Devils on October 22. They then came back from 2–0 down to beat the Flyers 5–4 on October 24, ending a five-game losing streak.
What is the Senators vs Ducks team news?
Neither team had announced a November 1 starting goalie by October 27. Game-specific lines and defensive pairings were also unavailable.
Could Ullmark play for the Senators?
Ullmark went on injured reserve October 22 with a lower-body strain after leaving the October 21 win over the Panthers. Coach Travis Green estimated seven to 14 days, while a separate tracker estimated a November 7 return. His November 1 availability remains uncertain. Ullmark was 7-1-0 with a .945 save percentage before the injury.
Samuel Ersson was 0-3-0 with a .835 save percentage as of October 27. Jonas Johansson won his Senators debut against the Rangers while allowing four goals; his season save percentage was .862. Inside The Rink listed defenseman Thomas Chabot out with an upper-body injury and estimated an October 31 return. His November 1 status remains uncertain.
Who could be available for the Ducks?
October 27 injury lists placed forwards Troy Terry and Ryan Poehling and defensemen Pavel Mintyukov and Ian Moore on injured reserve. Terry and Poehling were listed week to week; Mintyukov and Moore were listed day to day. Their November 1 availability remains uncertain.
Lukas Dostal had started all eight of his appearances, posting a .880 save percentage. Ville Husso had started three of four appearances and posted a .886 save percentage. Neither had been named the November 1 starter.
How could special teams and faceoffs shape Senators vs Ducks?
The Ducks' power play had converted 22.2% of its chances before the October 27 games, while the Senators' penalty kill was operating at 79.1%. The Senators' power play was at 11.5% against a Ducks penalty kill at 76.2%. Against the Flyers, the Ducks scored their first power-play goal in 15 chances, but their penalty kill conceded two goals 1 minute, 3 seconds apart.
The Senators had won 52.4% of their faceoffs before the October 27 games, compared with the Ducks' 44.5%. More wins at the dot could help the Senators restart shifts with the puck, particularly after offensive-zone stoppages.
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