Pittsburgh at Ottawa

Pittsburgh can play any style with a great offense and a superb defense at tenth in the NHL in goals against. The UNDER is 10-1 in the Penguins last 11 games playing on one days rest and they are on a 13-4-1 run UNDER the total overall, bringing up their best defense as the playoffs approach. But Ottawa is ALL about slowing the pace to a crawl at 27th in the NHL in goals scored, but second in goals allowed and in killing penalties. The Senators have been like that all season, on a 30-11-10 run UNDER the total. There is plenty at stake as Ottawa is one point behind the New York Islanders for sixth place in the East. The UNDER is 17-3-7 in the Senators last 27 home games and 29-13-9 UNDER the total playing on one days rest. Look for far more defense than oddsmakers anticipate. Play the Penguins/Senators UNDER the total.