If the season ended now, the Senators would be in the playoffs. They are a team worthy of respect with a strong recent history in St. Louis and are in a good situational spot here.

The Blues are a bit fat and happy after posting road victories against the Ducks and Sharks this past Friday and Saturday. Now they're back home with a marquee home game looming against the Capitals on Thursday. This marks their fourth game in six days. St. Louis has a losing record in its past eight home contests.

Ottawa last played on Saturday losing at home to Toronto despite getting 10 more shots on goal. The Senators are an above .500 road club and have won five of their last six at St. Louis, including the past three.