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Senators vs Lightning: Both teams are coming off a loss
The Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting the Ottawa Senators on Monday at Amalie Arena.
A season to forget for the Senators
The Ottawa Senators are 14th in the Eastern Conference with a 22-27-2 record. After winning four consecutive games, their longest winning streak of the season, the Senators lost the last two and are coming off a 3-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Ottawa is ninth in the league, scoring 3.35 goals per game, but they are struggling defensively, as they are ranked 30th, allowing 3.61 goals per game. Tim Stutzle leads the Senators with 49 points so far in the season.
The Lightning are coming off the toughest loss of the season
The Tampa Bay Lightning are sixth in the Eastern Conference with a 30-21-5 record. After winning three consecutive games, the Lightning lost 9-2 against their local rival, the Florida Panthers. Tampa Bay is the best team in the league in power play conversion with 30.2%. They are ranked seventh in the league, scoring 3.41 goals per game and 25th, allowing 3.35. Nikita Kucherov is having an excellent season, leading the league with 94 points, being second with 58 assists, and third with 36 goals.
Betting Trends
Tampa Bay has won the last five games against Ottawa. The Lightning are 11-4 SU in the last 15 games overall. The Senators are 4-2 SU in their last six games overall and 4-11 SU in the last 15 road games.
Prediction and Conclusion
Both teams are coming off a loss after having a successful week. That is nothing new for the Senators, while the Lightning were stunned by allowing a season-high nine goals against the Panthers. That was a huge blow for the Lightning, but they will have a chance to bounce back against an opponent they have defeated in the last five encounters. The Senators are a much better team than the standings show, but they lack consistency and are especially vulnerable playing away from home. Tampa Bay has won the last five against the Senators and will keep that winning streak alive tonight.
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