This is a 7* on VANCOUVER

Ottawa is one of the worst teams in the league. In last place in the all-Canadian North Division, they have the NHL’s worst goal differential at -41. A few teams have less points on the season, but nobody has given up more goals and quite frankly it is not even close. The 124 allowed are 24 more than the next worst team! The fact they held on to defeat Toronto 4-3 last night with a goalie making his first career start is a minor miracle. We don’t expect them to win again tonight though. First off, they are 0-6 when playing on back-to-back days. Secondly, they are 1-6 after scoring four or more goals in their previous game. Thirdly, at no point this season have they won two straight games in regulation. With the exception of a 5-2 stretch in February where they won two in a row and then three in a row, the Sens have no win streaks all year. Vancouver, who has won four of its last five games, had Sunday off. They should easily take this game as they have beaten Ottawa in six of the last seven head to head matchups. Play on VANCOUVER

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