After they wrote a storybook ending to their home opener just two nights before, beating the Minnesota Wild in a shootout, the Ottawa Senators came out on Thursday night and embarrassed themselves.

The Ottawa Senators have shown a level of heart and effort not seen in these parts in some time so far this season, fighting back from significant deficits in three games and coming up with a win. Now that everyone understands and appreciates that, perhaps they can play with a lead for the first time this season.

The Ottawa Senators face off against the Colorado Avalanche at Scotiabank Place. Which team will come out on top? Our prediction panel weighs in.