The Ottawa Senators return home to take on the Boston Bruins. Which team will come out on top? Our prediction panel weighs in.

Boston Bruins (19-9-1) at Ottawa Senators (14-13-4)

James Gordon, SenatorsExtra.com editor/Citizen hockey writer

Senators 0, Bruins 4
The Senators continue to come up with unexpected victories — like Tuesday’s 3-2 victory over the Sabres in Buffalo — but the Bruins are so far out of their league, I’d still pick Boston to win even if I suspected Ottawa had another surprise up its sleeve. The Bruins are just too deep, and Tim Thomas is just too good at Scotiabank Place.
Record: 20-11
Exact scored predicted: 0

Wayne Scanlan, Citizen columnist

Senators 1, Bruins 4
Isn’t every day one gets to pick the Cup champs and so I will.
Record: 21-10
Exact scores predicted: 1

Ian Mendes, Sportnet.ca Senators reporter and blogger

Senators 1, Bruins 2
There’s a chance Zdeno Chara plays on Wednesday, but even if he doesn’t, the Bruins are deeper than most teams in the conference.
Record: 17-14
Exact scores predicted: 1

Graeme Nichols, writer/editor, The Sixth Sens blog and podcast

Senators 0, Bruins 3
The loss of Gonchar, Kuba and potentially the NHL’s leading goal scorer will be too much to overcome. Especially since Tim Thomas is getting the nod in nets.
Record: 22-9
Exact scores predicted: 2

Steve Lloyd, host, Healthy Scratches on Team 1200

Senators 1, Bruins 5
Coming off a gutsy 3-2 OT win in Buffalo, I hope the Sens enjoyed it. Michalek went down and injuries to Gonchar and Kuba forced Maclean to play the hell out of Karlsson, Cowen and Phillips. Despite also playing last night, and sans Chara, no way the Sens beat the champs one night later.
Record: 16-15
Exact scores predicted: 0

Peter Raaymakers, writer/editor, Silver Seven Sens blog

Senators 0, Bruins 3
The Senators caught me off guard with last night’s win, but I think the Bruins will catch the Senators off-guard tonight. Especially if Milan Michalek’s injury is serious.
Record: 21-10
Exact scores predicted: 1

Russell, host, SensUnderground podcast

Senators 1, Bruins 5
The Sens surprised me by squeaking out that OT win against the Sabres but I can’t see them doing that again, one night later, against Boston. Especially if they continue to throw away the puck like Kim Kardashian throws away husbands. No chance, no how this time out.
Record: 23-8
Exact scores predicted: 1

Jeremy Milks, writer/editor, Black Aces blog

Senators 3, Bruins  2
Gut check time. Not for Ottawa but for me. Going on a hunch. Sens will knock off the Bruins without even having to make a third period comeback. Now that’s a bold (and possibly foolish) prediction.
Record: 18-13
Exact scores predicted: 0