Detroit at Ottawa

There is a certain randomness coming out of the three-week Olympic break. So it is dangerous to back big favorites, especially when the underdog has the superior record. That is the case in this matchup between the Red Wings and Senators. The Red Wings are 33-19-6 and second in the Atlantic Division. The Senators are 28-22-7 and sixth in the Atlantic Division. Detroit is the better defensive team, too, ranking 12th in fewest goals allowed and rating 15th on the penalty kill. Ottawa, by contrast, ranks 24th in goals given up and is 30th on the penalty kill. The Senators average 3.3 goals per game to the Red Wings' 3.0. But Ottawa is likely going to be dealing with John Gibson in net for Detroit. Gibson has been outstanding this season with a 22-12-2 record, 2.54 goals-against average, a .904 save percentage, and four shutouts. Take the Red Wings.