This is a challenging situational spot for Tampa Bay, home after a three-game road trip on the West Coast. They're 4-3 over the last seven games, losing as chalk of -140 and -285. Ottawa is working on two days rest, playing well winning four of six. The Senators have won four of their last five playing on two days of rest and their defense is Top 10 in the league in save percentage. They're also 14-12 on the road versus teams that average 2.85+ goals per contest. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay is No. 18 in the NHL defensively in goals surrendered and No. 15 in save percentage. And Tampa Bay is 7-11 after a road game where both teams score 3 or more goals. Play Ottawa.
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