Senators prediction panel: Game 20
The Ottawa Senators head out west to take on the Flames in Calgary. Which team will come out on top? Our prediction panel weighs in.
The Ottawa Senators head out west to take on the Flames in Calgary. Which team will come out on top? Our prediction panel weighs in.
Ottawa Senators (9-9-1) at Edmonton Oilers (9-6-2)
James Gordon, SenatorsExtra.com editor/Citizen hockey writer
Senators 2, Oilers 3
The Oilers have cooled a little since the beginning of the season, while it appears the Senators are heating up a bit. Still, you have to think the Senators will have a hiccup on this road trip and I think it starts tonight against the NHL’s third-best defence.
Record: 12-7
Exact scored predicted: 0
Wayne Scanlan, Citizen columnist
Senators 2, Oilers 3
We used to have to predict when the losing would end, now we’re back to dealing with an Ottawa winning streak. Edmonton has struggled, and the first game back from a roadie is usually tough, but they’ve had days to prepare, need this one badly and are 6-1-1 on home ice. I’ll try the Oil, with next to no confidence the way I’m going.
Record: 12-7
Exact scores predicted: 1
Ian Mendes, Sportnet.ca Senators reporter and blogger
Senators 4, Oilers 2
The Sens have always felt pretty comfortable in this building, while the Oilers could fall into the trap of a first home game after a long road trip. I like the way Craig Anderson has played since getting pulled in Buffalo and expect that to continue at Rexall Place.
Record: 8-11
Exact scores predicted: 0
Graeme Nichols, writer/editor, The Sixth Sens blog and podcast
Senators 0, Oilers 0
No pick submitted.
Record: 14-5
Exact scores predicted: 1
Steve Lloyd, host, Healthy Scratches on Team 1200
Senators 4, Oilers 2
After a respectable rookie debut on this panel I’m plummeting faster than Filatov’s credibility with Sens fans. But, here goes nothing. The Sens have proven to be a streaky team in both directions. I say the current one continues thanks to a hot goaltender and emerging secondary scoring.
Record: 9-10
Exact scores predicted: 0
Peter Raaymakers, writer/editor, Silver Seven Sens blog
Senators 1, Oilers 3
With three straight losses it looks like the roof might be caving in on the Oilers, but I’m not so sure. The four days off they’ve had since their last game could be a blessing or a curse, but my money’s on the young Oilers starting the game strong and putting the Sens behind early. From there, look for Khabibulin or Dubnyk to bounce back from recent blowouts (Khabibulin’s allowed nine goals in his last two games, Dubnyk allowed six in his last start) and stonewall Ottawa’s shooters.
Record: 14-5
Exact scores predicted: 0
Russell, host, SensUnderground podcast
Senators 2, Oilers 1
I am a little concerned about what Edmonton’s speed might do to our defence but Ottawa is looking much better lately and the Oilers are on a slide. Plus, Andy is red hot so, what the hey, I’ll stick with them for one more game.
Record: 15-4
Exact scores predicted: 1
Jeremy Milks, writer/editor, Black Aces blog
Senators 3, Oilers 1
I started playing Pro Line last week and I haven’t even come close to a winning ticket. So you know you’re dealing with an expert in predictions here. The Senators love playing in Oil town and with Edmonton on a bad run, they’ll steal another two points on this trip. Trust a pro.
Record: 10-9
Exact scores predicted: 0
What a bunch of homers.
So yet again, most of your predictions are, “Ottawa will probably win, but I will pick them to lose, just for the heck of it”.
Wow!
im going to go with ottawa tonite….they are in the midst of a road trip and have won their last two….the oilers have lost four of five and will play better at home but i think the effects of the four or fivve day layoff and the first game home off a road trip angle come in to play here. plus, the sens have won nine of ten against edmonton……sens 4-2
my online bets tonite are:
boston -1.5
florida ml
ottawa ml
pittsburgh ml
good luck guys