Hockey fans, Monday Night Hockey is here! Tonight, March 9, 2026, the Ottawa Senators head West to take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena. Whether you are looking for TV channels, streaming platforms, or game predictions, here is everything you need to know to catch the puck drop.
Ottawa Senators vs Vancouver Canucks TV Channels and Time
Tonight’s clash between the Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks starts at 9:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. PT).
Where to watch in the USA: American fans can stream the action entirely on ESPN+ as part of NHL Power Play.
Where to watch in Canada: Canadian viewers can catch this game nationally as part of Monday Night Hockey streaming on Prime Video and Sportsnet. French-language broadcasts will be available regionally on RDS.
Regional Blackouts Explained
For NHL fans streaming via ESPN+ in the US or Sportsnet+ in Canada, regional blackouts may apply depending on your geographic location. Blackouts occur to protect the local television rights of regional sports networks. If you live within the home territory of the Canucks or Senators and do not have access to the national broadcast on Prime Video, the game could be blacked out on your out-of-market streaming package. Always check your local network listings to avoid missing the action.
2025-26 Team Records, Last Games, and Leading Scorers
Both teams enter tonight’s matchup moving in drastically different directions in the 2025-26 NHL season.
The Ottawa Senators hold a solid 31-22-9 record (71 points) and are fresh off a commanding 7-4 victory over the Seattle Kraken on Saturday, March 7. Their offense is firing on all cylinders, led by Tim Stützle (30 goals, 37 assists, 67 points), Drake Batherson (55 points), and Dylan Cozens (49 points).
Conversely, the Vancouver Canucks find themselves struggling at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 19-36-8 record (46 points). They recently dropped a tight 3-2 overtime decision to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday. Despite their tough season, Elias Pettersson leads the team with 38 points, followed by defenseman Filip Hronek (36 points) and Jake DeBrusk (32 points).
Key Injuries: Both rosters have taken massive hits recently. The Senators lost star defenseman Jake Sanderson in Saturday’s game to a shoulder/upper-body injury following a hit into the boards. For Vancouver, the injury list is extensive: franchise goaltender Thatcher Demko is out for the season following hip surgery, and Brock Boeser (concussion), Filip Chytil (face), and Pierre-Olivier Joseph (upper body) remain sidelined.
Score Prediction and Betting Odds Insight
Looking at the current lines, the betting odds are Ottawa -218 with the over/under (O/U) set at 6.5. Personally, I absolutely love the Senators’ moneyline in this spot, though -218 is pretty steep for a straight bet. Given Vancouver’s depleted roster and missing elite talent like Demko in the net, I see Ottawa controlling the pace of this game. The Senators’ offense is electric right now, and I predict they will cover the puck line.
My Game Score Prediction: Ottawa Senators 5, Vancouver Canucks 2. I would personally bet the OVER on 6.5, as Ottawa’s high-flying forwards should capitalize on Vancouver’s defensive injuries, making this an exciting, high-scoring affair for Sens fans.
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