Tampa Bay at Columbus

Columbus has a losing record the last 11 games and also has depth concerns at center with Boone Jenner and Brandon Dubinsky banged up. Columbus is #15 in the NHL in goals allowed, while on offense they are saddled with a bad power play (#26). Powerhouse Tampa Bay is in town and is running away with the best record in the league. Tampa Bay ranks tops in the league in goals scored and on the power play, while the defense is fifth in goals allowed and second in penalty killing. Tampa Bay is 20-6-2 on the road, 39-12 as a favorite, and 41-12 playing on one day of rest. And the favorite is 16-5 when these teams clash. Play Tampa Bay.