The edge
+4wins for Wings
52% Wings · 47% Senators · 1% ties
Senators have closed the gap in the shootout era: 28-26 since 2005.
Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators Head-to-Head
Detroit Red Wings
Ottawa Senators
Wings lead Senators38to34·1 ties
A virtually even rivalry in 73 all-time meetings; Senators have narrowed the gap in the shootout era.
At a glance
Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators insights
Recent form
6-14last 20
Senators won 3-2 on Mar 24, 2026
Where it matters
0Stanley Cup Playoffs games
These teams have never met in the playoffs.
The story
Wings built their historical edge pre-2005, winning 12 of 18 decided meetings (67%) (plus 1 tie). In the shootout era they are 26-28 against each other (48% Wings). Games average a 2.0-goal margin, with the largest blowout coming via Wings' 7-goal win. Across the last 20 decided meetings Senators hold a 14-6 edge, suggesting the modern balance leans their way. The 2010s produced the deepest sample with 30 recorded meetings, more than any other decade in the series. Their first recorded meeting fell in 1992, so the rivalry has spanned 34 seasons of NHL history. Most recent result: Senators won 3-2 on Mar 24, 2026. Through the 2020s Senators have led 14-7 between the teams.
Win Percentage
38W
1T
34W
DET
OTT
52%1%47%
Detroit Red WingsTiesOttawa Senators
Recent Games
Last 10 Games
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | DET | OTT | 2–3 | OTT |
| Feb 26, 2026 | OTT | DET | 1–2 | DET |
| Jan 18, 2026 | DET | OTT | 4–3 | DET |
| Jan 5, 2026 | OTT | DET | 3–5 | DET |
| Mar 27, 2025 | DET | OTT | 3–4 | OTT |
| Mar 10, 2025 | OTT | DET | 2–1 | OTT |
| Jan 7, 2025 | DET | OTT | 3–2 | DET |
| Dec 5, 2024 | OTT | DET | 2–1 | OTT |
| Jan 31, 2024 | DET | OTT | 2–3 | OTT |
| Dec 9, 2023 | DET | OTT | 1–5 | OTT |
Last Meeting
Mar 24, 2026Final
DET
2
HOME
OTT
3
AWAY
Senatorswon by1goal
Snapped Wings' streak·Game 73 of all-time series
All-Time Record
Season Split & Biggest Wins
Regular season vs Stanley Cup Playoffs record, plus each team's largest margin of victory
Regular Season73 games · 1 ties
38
34
These teams have never met in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Detroit Red Wings Biggest Win
8–1+7 goals
Dec 3, 1993
Ottawa Senators Biggest Win
6–1+5 goals
Oct 23, 2013
Decade Breakdown
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Season by Season
| Season ↓ | DET ↕ | OTT ↕ | Games ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024–25 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2023–24 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2022–23 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2021–22 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2019–20 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 2018–19 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 2017–18 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2016–17 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2015–16 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Matchup Insights
Home / Away Split
AWAY
19-17
DET
AWAY
17-19
OTT
Streaks & Momentum
Current Streak
Ottawa Senators: 1 consecutive win
1
Avg. Margin of Victory
Games decided by 2.0 goals on average
2.0goals
Momentum (Last 10 vs All-Time)
DET↓Trending Down
Last 1040%
All-Time52.8%
OTT↑Trending Up
Last 1060%
All-Time47.2%
Last 10 Results
DET / OTT
Frequently Asked Questions: Detroit Red Wings vs Ottawa Senators
Methodology & Data Sources
Last updated
Every head-to-head page on SharkBetting is built from verified historical data, not generated prose. Regular-season and playoff game logs for the NHL are pulled from the official NHL api-web data service (coverage from 1917 onward). Coach matchups, arena history, and franchise lineage are cross-checked against hockey-reference.com. Award winners (Hart, Norris, Vezina, Conn Smythe) are sourced from league records and filtered to each franchise including historic relocations.
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Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators have played in the NHL since 1992.