Ottawa at Buffalo

Ottawa is impressive, with a winning record both home and away. They are #15 in the league in goals scored, #13 in goals allowed, ninth in penalty killing. They come off a 5-2 win at Tampa Bay, allowing 14 shots on goal through the first two periods. Coach Guy Boucher has done a terrific job and should be in the running for Coach of the Year honors. The Senators are seven points behind the Montreal Canadiens with three games in hand. Rebuilding Buffalo is #25 in goals scored and the Sabres are 22-61 against a team with a winning record. Buffalo's defense has been saddled with injuries and setbacks all season and defenseman Zach Bogosian got banged up the last game and is questionable. The Sabres are also 20-45 versus the Atlantic division while the Senators are 19-9 playing at Buffalo. Take Ottawa.