Florida at Ottawa

Florida has nine games left and is three points out of a playoff spot. After losing two straight against Toronto and the NY Islanders, they catch a break in the schedule with the next three all winnable versus Ottawa, Montreal, and Columbus. Florida's offense is sixth in the NHL in goals scored and No. 1 in shots on goal. Florida is 41-9 after allowing 3 or more goals in three consecutive contests. Banged-up Ottawa has lost eight of 11. Ottawa is 19th in goals scored and 22nd in shooting percentage, while the defense is 18th in goals surrendered and 17th in save percentage. Ottawa is 9-20 at home after scoring 3 or more goals in back-to-back games. Florida beat Ottawa, 5-3, when they met earlier this season and Ottawa is 3-11 revenging a loss where the opponent scored 5 or more goals. Play Florida.