Stephen Nover Free NHL Monday Play
(NHL) Ottawa vs. Pittsburgh, 03/20/2023 7:00 PM, Score: 2 - 1
Money Line: 147.00 Ottawa (Away)
Result: Win
The Senators come into Pittsburgh in must-win mode, trailing the Penguins by seven points for the final wild-card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

Ottawa has lost by one goal in its last two games to teams superior to the Penguins. The Senators fell to the Maple Leafs in a shootout and had a comeback against the Avalanche fall short by a goal.

This is a circle-the-wagon game for the Senators and they are stepping down in class after their two previous games.

The Penguins are riding a three-game losing streak. They've had defensive breakdowns and shoddy goaltending during this span. Pittsburgh has allowed an average of five goals per game during its last seven games.

The Senators have won 18 of their last 24 Eastern Conference games. The Penguins have lost 17 of their last 24 Eastern Conference games.