The Ottawa Senators visit the Carolina Hurricanes. BetOnline.com has the Ottawa Senators -140 odds favorites against the Carolina Hurricanes +120 with the over/under set at 6 goals.
The Senators are finally showing signs of life. After dropping seven of eight games, Ottawa has won three in a row. The team still has a great chance of securing home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs if it can just maintain some consistency. A significant change has been the benching of goalie Ray Emery. There are rumors abound that Emery has become a locker room cancer. Martin Gerber has taken over between the pipes and played very well recently, posting a shut out and 1.00 goals against average during the winning streak.
Most people scoffed at lowly Carolina winning the third seed in the Eastern Conference thanks to a probable division title, but the team has actually gained some ground over the past few weeks. The Hurricanes have won five in a row and are 8-1-1 in their past 10 games. The 'Canes are one of the higher scoring teams in the NHL and have been getting in done in March, piling up 21 goals in five games. Eric Staal has led the way, scoring four goals and 12 points in that stretch.
The Senators are 2-1 against Carolina this season and both teams are hot. But if Ottawa truly has mended it going again, it'll be very tough to beat down the stretch. Get your Free NHL Pick in Now!
Ottawa at Carolina, Sunday @ 3:00 p.m. ET
Free NHL Pick: Ottawa
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