PREMIUM
Stephen Nover's Totals Crusher
(NHL) Ottawa vs. Detroit,
Total: 5.50 | -108.00 Under
Result: Win
Total: 5.50 | -108.00 Under
Result: Win
Neither team has a strong goalie and both squads have defensive issues especially defending on power plays.
Ottawa has surrendered seven goals in its two games, including four to rookie Auston Matthews. The Senators, though, look like an early scoring machine under new coach Guy Bocher, who stresses fast tempo. Ottawa is averaging four goals per game. The Senators feature the best offensive defenseman in the NHL, Eric Karlsson. He's on pace for another big season with a goal and three assists.
Detroit has yielded 10 goals in two games. But the Red Wings opened against the Lightning and Panthers. Now the Red Wings are home for the first time and desperate for a victory. They should be able to take advantage of Ottawa's lack of defensive depth and poor goalie play from Craig Anderson, who has a 3.34 GAA and less than an 89 percent save percentage.
Ottawa has surrendered seven goals in its two games, including four to rookie Auston Matthews. The Senators, though, look like an early scoring machine under new coach Guy Bocher, who stresses fast tempo. Ottawa is averaging four goals per game. The Senators feature the best offensive defenseman in the NHL, Eric Karlsson. He's on pace for another big season with a goal and three assists.
Detroit has yielded 10 goals in two games. But the Red Wings opened against the Lightning and Panthers. Now the Red Wings are home for the first time and desperate for a victory. They should be able to take advantage of Ottawa's lack of defensive depth and poor goalie play from Craig Anderson, who has a 3.34 GAA and less than an 89 percent save percentage.
