Pittsburgh at Ottawa

The Senators dominated the series last year, eliminating the Pens in 5 games. Not so much this year. Crosby, Malkin, Skykora and Roberts are all playing well for the Pens. Pittsburgh leads the series 2-0. Let's not forget the Senators are short-handed without Alfredsson, Fisher, Chris Kelly and Spezza. This may be a different series if those four were in the games. Without those four the Pens have a strong advantage offensively and things will be no different tonight in Ottawa. Pittsburgh is on a bit of streak right now going 6-2 in their last eight games. Pittsburgh will continue to put strong offensive pressure on and will keep Ottawa on their heels. If the Pens open up an early lead this game could be over quickly as Ottawa will have a tough time scoring. Look for Pittsburgh to come out on top in this Eastern Conference playoffs match.