Tampa Bay at Ottawa

Talented Tampa Bay is finally clicking, averaging 3.5 goals during its 10-1-0 stretch. This team is #11 in the NHL in goals scored and #7 in goals allowed, off a 6-3 victory over Pittsburgh. They've outscored their opponents 38-23 during this 10-1 run. They face an Ottawa team on a 2-5 run, ranked dead last in the NHL in defense allowing 3.1 goals per game. The defense has been particulary poor of late, allowing 17 goals the last four games (1-3 run). The Senators are 4-13 against the Eastern Conference, 1-9 after a victory, and 17-37 when their opponent scores five goals or more in their previous game. Tampa Bay has outscored the Senators this season by a 9-3 count, winning both matchups, 5-2 and 4-1. Tampa Bay has earned at least one point in eight straight in this series, and goalie Ben Bishop has posted a 1.62 goals-against average during a 4-0-2 stretch against his former team. Play Tampa Bay.