Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators: Game preview, lines, odds predictions & more
In a highly anticipated matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Ottawa Senators are set to clash this Sunday at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Both teams are eager to make a strong start to the season, and this game promises to be an exciting battle on the ice.
The Tampa Bay Lightning began the season with a victory but faced a challenging matchup against the Detroit Red Wings, resulting in a 6-4 loss. However, the Lightning's offense has been firing on all cylinders, netting a total of nine goals in their first two games.
Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point and Nick Paul have been standout performers, amassing four goals and six assists collectively. Their offensive prowess has set a strong tone for the team, but it's not just the top lines that are contributing.
Players like Steven Stamkos and Brandon Hagel have combined for three goals and two assists, while defensemen Victor Hedman and Mikhail Sergachev have added a goal and four assists, playing a crucial role in generating offense from the blue line.
On the other side, the Ottawa Senators had a less fortunate start with a loss in their opening night game, but they quickly rebounded with a resounding 5-2 victory at home.
The Senators have also shown their offensive strength early in the season, tallying eight goals in their first two games. Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle and Claude Giroux have been prominent figures, contributing three goals and three assists.
The entire offense has been clicking, with Mathieu Joseph, Parker Kelly and Vladimir Tarasenko combining for two goals and four assists.
Senators defensemen Jakob Chychrun and Jake Sanderson have also made a significant impact, chipping in with three goals and two assists from the blue line, further boosting the team's offensive capabilities.
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators odds and predictions
In this upcoming showdown, the Tampa Bay Lightning are entering as narrow favorites, with odds at -105, while the Ottawa Senators are very close behind, being slight underdogs with odds at -115. The over/under line for the total combined goals is set at 6.5.
Both the Lightning and the Senators have strong offenses, but their defenses have struggled, allowing nine and five goals in two games, respectively. The Senators are slightly favored to secure a win based on the money line.
