Senators Defeat Jets 4-2 in NHL Clash

The Ottawa Senators secured a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at the Canadian Tire Centre on January 4, 2026. This win marked Ottawa's third consecutive victory against Winnipeg this season, as they have now won the series 2-0. The Senators improved their home record to 21-15-5, while the Jets fell to 15-22-4 on the road.

In the first period, Adam Lowry opened the scoring for the Jets with a backhand goal, assisted by Kyle Connor. However, the Senators quickly responded with a goal from Thomas Chabot, who netted his third of the season with a wrist shot, assisted by Brady Tkachuk. The second period saw Chabot score again, giving Ottawa a 2-1 lead. Drake Batherson then extended the Senators' lead to 3-1 with another wrist shot, assisted by Tim Stützle and Dylan Cozens. The Jets fought back in the third period, with Kyle Connor scoring to close the gap to 3-2. Yet, Claude Giroux sealed the game for Ottawa with his eighth goal of the season, making it 4-2.

Ottawa's recent form has been strong, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, including a current winning streak of one. They have averaged 3.9 goals scored and 3.1 goals allowed during this stretch. In contrast, the Jets have struggled significantly, winning only one of their last ten games and currently on an eight-game losing streak. They have averaged 2.5 goals scored and 3.3 goals allowed in that same timeframe.

At home, the Senators have a record of 3-2 in their last five games, while the Jets have been unable to find success on the road, with a 0-5 record in their last five away games. The Senators also hold a favorable head-to-head record against the Jets, winning three out of their last four meetings.

In terms of injuries, the Senators were without Ridly Greig due to suspension, as well as Artem Zub and Jake Sanderson, both out with lower body and concussion issues, respectively. The Jets faced a significant injury list as well, with Elias Salomonsson, Neal Pionk, Vladislav Namestnikov, Gustav Nyquist, and Alex Iafallo all sidelined due to undisclosed injuries.

The betting odds from DraftKings reflected Ottawa as the favorites at -120 on the money line, with a spread of -1.5 and a total set at 5.5. The over was priced at -125, while the under was at 105.

Conditions during the game were typical for January in Ottawa, with fans braving the cold to support their team. Viewers were treated to a competitive matchup, with key players like Thomas Chabot and Claude Giroux making significant contributions to the Senators' victory.