Ottawa at Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay is loaded with talent and balance. They are #2 in the NHL in goals scored and #3 on the power play. Tampa Bay is deadly at home (9-2-1) and the Lightning are 39-19 against a team with a losing record. Ottawa is a long way from home, ranked #17 in goals scored and #14 in goals allowed. Ottawa has a losing road record and comes off a 3-2 loss at Florida last night. This is the fourth game of a five-game road trip for Ottawa, and are 1-3 in the last four games. The Senators are 6-13 when playing on no rest, and when these teams meet the home team is 17-8 in the last 25 meetings. Take Tampa Bay.