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Ottawa Senators Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Tampa Bay Lightning in Atlantic Division Showdown

The Ottawa Senators (28-20-4) will be facing off against the Tampa Bay Lightning (27-20-4) at the Amalie Arena on Tuesday night in an effort to move up the Atlantic Division standings. The Senators are coming off a strong 6-0 win over Minnesota, while the Lightning suffered a 3-2 loss to the Islanders in their last game. Ottawa has a recent edge in the series against Tampa Bay, with a 6-4-0 record in their last 10 games. Tampa Bay opens as the betting favorite at -175, with the line remaining unchanged. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Ottawa vs. Tampa Bay matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Senators +150 | Lightning -175
• Spread: Senators +1.5 (-170) | Lightning -1.5 (+142)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 64%.

Ottawa vs Tampa Bay Stats

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators have bounced back from a two-game losing streak with four consecutive wins, including a 5-4 victory over the Lightning. They will be aiming for a 2-0 series lead in their upcoming game in Tampa Bay. Ottawa averages 2.83 goals per game and recently scored six goals on 52 shots. Tim Stutzle leads the team with 52 points, followed by Drake Batherson with 43 points and Brady Tkachuk with 41 points. The Senators have a strong defensive record, giving up an average of 2.67 goals per game. Goaltender Leevi Merilainen has been impressive, with an 8-3-1 record, a 1.99 GAA, and a .925 save percentage. However, there is uncertainty around player Josh Norris due to an undisclosed injury. Ottawa is ranked 21st in offense, 6th in defense, and holds a 29-20-4 season record, with a power ranking of 18.

Tampa Bay Lightning Analysis

The Tampa Bay Lightning are coming off a loss to New York and will look to bounce back in their upcoming game on Tuesday night. Despite averaging 3.45 goals per game, they only scored two goals on 30 shots in their last game. Leading the team in points is Nikita Kucherov with 76, followed by Brandon Hagel with 54 and Brayden Point with 53. Defensively, the Lightning have been solid, giving up 2.78 goals per game. However, they allowed three goals in their last game and will need to improve in that area. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 33 of 36 shots in the last game. Two players, Jonas Johansson and Conor Geekie, are questionable for the upcoming game. The Lightning have a power ranking of 4 and rank third in offense and ninth in defense. They have a record of 27-20-4 and have had success against Ottawa in their last three matchups.

Ottawa Senators Riding High on Four-Game Winning Streak, Tampa Bay Lightning Struggling Ahead of Matchup

The Ottawa Senators are currently on a four-game winning streak, contrasting with the Tampa Bay Lightning's recent struggle with three losses in their last four games. Ottawa has the advantage in the upcoming matchup due to their strong offensive performance, having scored 14 goals in their last three games. Additionally, their success on special teams, converting over 23 percent of power play opportunities, further solidifies their position. Despite the Lightning ranking 10th in penalty kills, their defensive capabilities have been lacking, suggesting a challenge in containing the Senators' offensive momentum. Conversely, Tampa Bay has only scored six goals in their last three games and, although showing strength in special teams with over a 26 percent conversion rate, their offensive production may be limited. Expect Ottawa to maintain defensive strength, having only allowed five goals in their last three games, ultimately tipping the scales in their favor. Consider selecting Ottawa on the money line for this matchup.

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