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Tampa Bay Lightning Set to Face Ottawa Senators in Highly Anticipated Rematch After Previous Victory

The Ottawa Senators will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning for the second time in three days, with Tampa Bay winning the first meeting 4-3. Ottawa is coming off a five-game winning streak, but now sits in 3rd place in the Atlantic division. Tampa Bay, on the other hand, has won two of their last three games and currently holds the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot. Both teams will be missing key players for the game. Tampa Bay is favored to win with a -160 opening line. Be sure to check out our in-depth Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning prediction for more insights on this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Senators +137 | Lightning -160
• Spread: Senators +1.5 (-190) | Lightning -1.5 (+162)
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 62%.

Ottawa vs Tampa Bay Stats

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators currently have a goals-for average of 2.9 and a goals-against average of 2.7, ranking 18th and 7th respectively in the league. They average 29.8 shots per game (7th) and allow 27.5 shots against per game (12th). Their power play ranks 9th, scoring 23.6% of the time they have the man advantage, while their penalty kill is 20th, holding opponents scoreless 78.3% of the time when short-handed. Brady Tkachuk leads the team in goals with 20, followed by Josh Norris who has 19 goals (currently out injured). Tim Stutzle leads in assists with 37 and points with 54, and Jake Sanderson is second in assists with 30. Drake Batherson is second in points with 44. The team has six players with 31 or more points, with Nick Jensen leading in plus/minus at 16. Starting goalie Linus Ullmark (12-8-2, 2.41 GAA, .915 save percentage, 3 shutouts) has returned from the injured reserve. Overall, Ottawa is ranked 19th in offense, 6th in defense, and has a season record of 29-21-4, with a power ranking of 18.

Tampa Bay Lightning Analysis

The Tampa Bay Lightning have a strong offensive performance with a goals-for average of 3.5, ranking them third in the league. On the defensive end, they have a goals-against average of 2.8, placing them 11th. They average 29.4 shots per game and allow 28.4 shots per game. Their power play is fifth in the league, scoring 26.3% of the time, while their penalty kill is 12th, holding opponents scoreless 81.2% of the time. Brayden Point leads the team in goals, followed by Jake Guentzel and Nikita Kucherov who leads in assists and points. Ryan McDonagh leads in plus/minus, and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has solid stats with a 2.30 GAA and .918 SV%. The Tampa Bay Lightning have a power ranking of 4 and a record of 28-20-4, with recent matchups against Ottawa resulting in a 1-1-1 record.

Tampa Bay Lightning Showcase Dominance on Offense and Defense, Face Senators in Power Play Battle

The Tampa Bay Lightning have shown impressive offensive capabilities with the third-highest goals-for average in the league at 3.5, coupled with a solid defensive performance ranking them 11th in goals-against at 2.8. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, with a 2.30 goals-against average and .918 save percentage, has been a key player in their recent success, notably in their 4-3 victory over Ottawa. Tampa Bay has displayed dominance at home, winning six of their last eight games, including six out of eight against Ottawa. The Senators, although playing well, are ranked 18th in goals for at 2.9, and will face the challenge of scoring against Vasilevskiy. Furthermore, Tampa Bay boasts the fifth-best power play in the league, while Ottawa ranks 20th in penalty kill.

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