New York at Ottawa

The New York Rangers are currently trailing just Montreal, who has 100 points for the most points in the NHL standings. However, the Rangers have two games in hand, and the reality is that they have been the NHL's best team to date. Ottawa has had a pretty good season, but out-score their opponents by just two. The Senators are a slight favorite here on the strength of their seven-game winning streak, but hidden is the nine goals allowed in their last three. The Rangers are off a loss, but they have been a tower of strength after tasting defeat as they have not lost two in a row for 21 straight games. They have also doubled-up opponents after a loss, out-scoring them 16-8. The Rangers are 20-6 in their last 26 on the road, and 6-0 when playing for the fourth time in six days. Take the Rangers.