The Ottawa Senators (8-9-0) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-13-4) Friday at Nationwide Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Senators vs. Blue Jackets odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Sens have had a few days to stew over Monday’s 5-0 shutout at the hands of the Florida Panthers. LW Brady Tkachuk had 7 shots on goal and came up empty but led the team with 16 penalty minutes as his brother, Matthew Tkachuk got the best of him. LW Tim Stutzle leads the Senators with 22 points (5 goals, 17 assists).
The Blue Jackets have alternated wins and losses over the last 4, including a stunning 5-2 W over the Boston Bruins Monday. The momentum didn’t last long, though, as they fell 4-2 to the Montreal Canadiens Wednesday. C Boone Jenner leads the club with 11 goals and 16 points.
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