Winnipeg at Ottawa

Winnipeg has struggled to open the 2011-12 season as have the Ottawa Senators. Winnipeg allowed a golden opportunity to pass in their last contest. They were holding a 3-1 lead, but then took back-to-back penalties, allowing Toronto to get back in the game, which they eventually won 4-3 in a shootout. That is a tough loss to swallow, and may zap their energy and emotion for this one on the road. The Senators’ goaltending has been suspect early, but this team has found some resolve after a big loss by 3 goals or more where they are 4-1 in their last five in this situation. The Jets are pounding the loss column and are working on no rest at 21-44 in their last 65, and this last loss will be tough to follow. Play on Ottawa in this one.